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The Biden administration is moving to quell concern over the new omicron variant. NPR's A Martinez talks to Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, about what we know now.

When was the last time you did something just for fun — not to make money, or be productive, or because someone else wanted you to? These five tips can help you approach starting a hobby.

The new three-part Disney+ docuseries Get Back is a true treasure. It offers an inside look at The Beatles' creative process, as well as amazing footage from their legendary rooftop concert.

The announcement follows Rittenhouse's recent acquittal for last year's shooting in Kenosha, Wis. The company is also lifting restrictions that blocked his name in certain search results.

The 86-acre site was home to two predominantly black neighborhoods until the 1980s. The new proposal, if approved, would turn the area into a mix of housing, parks, office space and shops.

The rapid emergence of the omicron variant of the coronavirus has many questioning whether they should rethink their holiday travel plans.

The final lineup is set for the Democrats' third presidential primary debate. Some campaigns and pollsters have criticized the requirements for appearing on the debate stage.

After battling homelessness as single mothers, these four women strive to become advocates for other struggling families and create a better life for their children.

As the Supreme Court considers a case that could overturn Roe v. Wade, Texas enacted a new law imposing criminal penalties for those who prescribe medication abortions via telehealth or the mail.

Some psychologists say teaching emotional literacy in school is key to better behavior — and better grades. Marc Brackett and Maurice Elias, two experts in social emotional learning, talk about how emotional literacy is woven into a standard curriculum, and how it can tackle problems like bullying and absenteeism.

Dutch scientists cooked up the first hamburger made from laboratory-grown meat. Researcher Nicholas Genovese, who is studying stem cell lines for in vitro meat, and journalist Josh Schonwald, who ate the burger, give us their review.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott continues to ramp up his controversial border security initiative. The state has sent troopers and National Guard members to the U.S./Mexico border to arrest migrants.

Nearly a year since the worst blackout in Texas history, the state has ordered power plants to better prepare for winter. But the changes so far won't be enough if there's another record freeze.

With a fast-growing winter surge upon us, self-testing kits remain expensive and hard to find. The reasons go back to the approach the U.S. took from the outset in developing tests.

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed abortion providers to challenge Texas' restrictive abortion law. NPR's Noel King speaks with Florida State law professor Mary Ziegler about the implications.

The state Department of Transportation held a "kick-off" public meeting on plans to extend the Florida Turnpike north.

NPR's Noel King speaks to attorney Geoffrey Fieger, who's filed suit against the school district and some individual staff members, over last week's shooting that left four students dead.

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says city and county officials will meet with the team to discuss funding for a new stadium "very soon."

A group of House lawmakers are proposing legislation that would take the clemency process out of the Justice Department and create an independent clemency board.

Democrats have staked their political future on enacting President Biden's plans for trillions in social spending, but they have struggled to convince voters.

Severe weather across several states in the Midwest and the South have left dozens injured and destroyed hundreds of buildings. In Kentucky, the governor says at least 70 people may be dead.

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Ron Hayduk, a professor of political science at San Francisco State University, about New York City allowing noncitizen immigrants to vote in local elections.

Just like humans, groups of baboons sometimes break off relations. Scientists have studied the dynamics of such breakups and say baboons tend to split up in a cooperative, egalitarian way.

Thousands of people lost their homes and businesses in the tornadoes that tore through Kentucky last week. Now, residents are sorting out how to move forward and whether or not to rebuild.

A newly passed law effectively imposes a lifetime cigarette ban for people aged 14 and younger. Researchers applauded it but said similar bans elsewhere could be more challenging.