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In One Nation Under Dog, journalist Michael Schaffer argues that the $43 billion industry that's grown around our obsession with our pets is more a reflection of the society we live in than anything else.

Recorded in 1962, the newly remastered Live at the Bon Soir was meant to be Streisand's debut album, despite the singer's aversion to public performance.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Defense Secretary Mark Esper at the Pentagon about the United States' suspended fight against ISIS and where things currently stand in the Middle East.

Lawmakers consider President Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure proposal. More police officers in Minneapolis testify against Derek Chauvin. Vaccine hesitancy may compromise herd immunity.

The scientist is known as much for his contributions to theoretical cosmology and quantum gravity as for his willingness to make science accessible for the general public. His work is the topic of a new biography by science writer Kitty Ferguson.

Brown made the decision after discussions with new head coach Brian Hartline, but he will be on the sideline assisting interim coach Kevin Patrick, according to Athletics CEO Rob Higgins.

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority will not reuse the Cross Bay Ferry’s moniker. Darden Rice, with PSTA, said it is a "whole new day" for waterborne transit in Tampa Bay.

The Queen is back.

Lisa Hovis learned to make these traditional Norwegian cookies by baking alongside her grandmother. The recipe and fond memories remain.

When it comes to large school districts—Chicago has seen vast improvement with reading scores for elementary school students exceeding pre-pandemic levels.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Nirav Shah, a former Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Maine, about what's next following Graham Platner's expected departure from the state's U.S. Senate race.

An evocative museum exhibition from a legendary electronic musician and naturalist encourages audiences to connect with nature through a "great animal orchestra."

The focal point of the case is 2009 law enacted by Congress that gives the Food and Drug Administration a mandate to curb the availability of nicotine products for minors.

The proposed new president of Florida A&M University has ties to Governor Ron DeSantis, and some alumni fear it's an effort to take control of the HBCU.

It can be difficult for veterans to use their health benefits for care outside the federal system. A bill in Congress could ease that. Opponents are wary funds being "siphoned" away from the VA.

The decision resolves a long-running legal dispute between the Department of Justice and TikTok. But experts say President-elect Donald Trump will now have considerable sway over the platform's future in the U.S.

On Wednesday, the Naples City Council voted to stop the practice of adding fluoride to the city’s water supply. It was decided with a 4-to-3 vote following public comment from citizens on both sides of the issue.

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. Father Tim Kesicki, former head of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States, joins us for a look at the pope's life.

Adams announced in May that he was dying of metastatic prostate cancer. Thousands of newspapers carried his strip satirizing office culture starting the '90s, until a controversy in 2023.

The superstition of Friday the 13th isn't as old as you think. Here are some of the potential origins of unlucky days around the world.

NPR's Michele Norris talks with Don Hewitt, creator and longtime executive producer of the CBS News program 60 Minutes. Hewitt is leaving the show after 35 years. He reflects on the show and his half-century in television news.

As part of the economic stimulus, the government offered subsidies so laid-off workers could keep their health insurance. For some, the subsidies are running out.

How much sway do stars really have when it comes to putting the next President in the White House?

The 75th Emmy Awards offered up nothing in the way of real surprise. Succession, The Bear and Beef dominated on a night steeped in television nostalgia.

In a new song from Zach Braff's film Wish I Was Here, the reserved singer and the bombastic band find a way to fit together.