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They died when a freezer malfunctioned at the Foundation Food Group's poultry plant in Gainesville, Ga., in January. OSHA cited the company and three others for failing to ensure worker safety.

The Blueprint 3 is the latest release by rapper Jay-Z; it's the second sequel to one of his best-known releases, 2001's The Blueprint. It's also Jay-Z's 11th solo album in 13 years, making him one of hip-hop's most prolific artists. Reviewer Oliver Wang suggests that, even this far into his career, the rapper is still finding ways to stay on top.

The computer model that predicts the weather is getting more power. Climate change is upping the stakes for forecasters as extreme weather gets more common and residents demand earlier warnings.

With diplomacy at a standstill, what is the military strategy for the Syrian regime and rebels? Residents fear regime forces will massacre civilians — or the current siege will force surrender.

Temperton wrote some of the most iconic pop songs of the 1970s and '80s, including Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and "Rock With You."

An earmark linked to lobbyist Jack Abramoff threatens the political career of Montana Sen. Conrad Burns. Burns helped steer money to a wealthy tribe from Michigan that employed Abramoff. At the same, the impoverished Blackfeet tribe of Montana says the senator ignored its plight.

Elena Kagan's treatment of military recruiters at Harvard Law School took center stage Tuesday on her second day of confirmation hearings to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. In tones at times emotional and steely, Kagan defended her record as a Harvard dean, even when challenged by Sen. Jeff Sessions.

A reactivation of the virus that causes chickenpox, the illness can be miserable. Here's what to know about early warning signs, long-term symptoms and some surprising news about the vaccine.

Photographer Lori Grinker struggled to get along with her mother all of her life. When she moved in with her to help with her failing health, old wounds melted away.

The rapper said venues led by Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium outside Boston, told the promoter they did not want him to perform with Ed Sheeran, who comes to Raymond James Stadium on Nov. 7.

The Supermajority team from NPR’s Embedded podcast follows three conservative mothers who lobby Tennessee lawmakers for gun control after a shooting at their private Christian school in Nashville.

Millions of Russian adults and children play soccer on various levels. In one small town, three generations of soccer players take on the meaning of the game and the World Cup.

The Boston Globe will give people a chance to ask to revisit or remove past coverage of their actions that has since damaged their reputations. We look at how a similar effort played out in Cleveland.

NPR's A Martinez talks with longtime Illinois Democratic Rep. Bobby Rush about his decision to leave Congress, and his expectations for the Democratic party and democracy.

White House press secretary Sean Spicer announced his resignation on Friday. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will take up the helm as the new press secretary, and Anthony Scaramucci becomes Trump's new communications director.

New York Yankees star third baseman Alex Rodriguez says one of his goals this season is to win back the trust of baseball fans. In his first news conference since admitting he used performance-enhancing substances, A-Rod says he's hoping fans see his actions as a youthful mistake. ESPN's Bob Holtzman talks with Ari Shapiro about whether A-Rod can start over.

Switched On author John Elder Robison says the emotional empathy he gained after receiving transcranial magnetic stimulation was intense. "It's like I lost a protective shield," he says.

South Carolina says it will contribute up to $7.5 million to help fund the expansion of the "Nurse-Family Partnership" in the state if the program can show it is improving pregnancy outcomes.

A months-long drought in Texas has at least one town trucking in water for residents. Ranchers are facing tough business decisions without enough water for their cattle.

Florida's presidential preference primary and some municipal elections will be held March 19. The deadline to register to vote is Feb. 20. Here's how to find out about early voting and vote-by-mail.

As the Trump administration accelerates the pace of federal executions in its final days, some Democrats are feeling more urgency to push the president-elect to act upon taking office.

The Oscar-winning actor known for his intense on-screen performances talks about his first love — music — and collaborating with conductor on Life is a Dream.

Warner Bros. has a history of disastrous mergers and acquisitions. Can they avoid another bad sequel as Netflix and Paramount battle to buy it?

Whatever your relationship with Journey's 1981 hit, a perseverance anthem that has itself persevered, there is no escaping the longing it evokes for youth, love and a chance at greatness.

Retired cyclist Ruth Winder tells NPR's Michel Martin what this competition means for women's cycling.