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As financial scandals cloud three state universities, two powerful House Republicans say legislative action, geared toward fixing structural and cultural…

The Columbus Blue Jackets are making a serious bid to knock the team with the best regular-season record out of the playoffs.Matt Duchene had a goal and…

President-elect Joe Biden wants to conserve 30% of U.S. land and water by 2030. It's part of a global push to avoid the worst effects of climate change and the decline of the natural world.

A $550 million renovation on the Manhattan landmark might seem like a lot of work — and a lot of money. In the name of long-run environmental efficiency, it may actually be easier being green.

The president vowed to "fight on" after the nation's highest court tossed a Texas lawsuit challenging the election results. The reaction from his congressional allies, however, was much more subdued.

The Biden administration says it plans to buy an additional 100 million doses from both Moderna and Pfizer and pledges greater transparency with state and local leaders about supply expectations.

A disproportionately small number of Black and Hispanic Americans have gotten vaccinated so far. Samantha Artiga of the Kaiser Family Foundation discusses barriers to access and what needs to be done.

The CDC and FDA have asked to pause using the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after six women developed a rare blood clot condition and one died. The pause is only expected to last days.

The data shows Miami at the bottom of the list when examining the share of available homes that are affordable to a typical household earning the median income. By contrast, Pittsburgh was cited as the metro area where affordable homes are the easiest to find.

A combination of specialists and health care facilities with national reputations for noninvasive treatments are why medical tourism is a consistent fraction of the city's tourism economy.

China's rover will explore an area of Mars known as Utopia Planitia. An American rover and tiny helicopter are also currently on the planet. They arrived in February.

The legislation, which had overwhelming support in the House and Senate, aims to make reporting hate crimes easier and puts resources into monitoring and preventing those crimes.

The indictment comes after a three-year investigation into the business dealings of the former president's family business by the Manhattan district attorney's office.

Crack has been a problem in Paris for 30 years but has become visible after pandemic lockdowns. One neighborhood is protesting against users and dealers who have been allowed to occupy their park.

According to statistics compiled through NPR number crunching and the SCOTUSblog Stat Pack, the justices swerved to the right, even by the standards of the traditionally conservative Roberts court.

A new report warns that outdoor workers are at risk of lost wages and dire health consequences if greenhouse gas pollution continues. People of color are especially vulnerable to harm.

Something remarkable has been happening in American retail. Despite the devastation of the pandemic, people are still opening new stores. That's true about major chains but also small shops.

President Biden says he's determined to end the U.S. airlift by his Aug. 31 deadline. The Taliban are hardening their positions. They say Afghans will no longer be allowed to leave the country.

Extreme weather fueled by climate change is straining the financial and human resources of emergency agencies and first responders, especially wildland firefighters across much of the West.

Workplaces with vaccine mandates are seeing vaccination rates of 90% or higher. A complex mix of factors, including job security, is driving most workers to get the shots.

El Paso, Texas, is remembering the 23 people killed during a mass shooting at a Walmart on this day in 2019. The alleged gunman said online that he wanted to stop the "Hispanic invasion" of the state.

While the NBA is experimenting with shorter games, some players — including Lebron James — would like to see shorter seasons. Audie Cornish talks to sportswriter Stefan Fatsis.

The 7-day rolling average of cases climbed to an unprecedented 18,933 people.

It's too soon to say if schools will see a surge, but they do know that kindergartners are entering their first year of school with a wide range of experience.

The Summer Olympics are officially underway following yesterday's opening ceremony in Tokyo, a year after they were originally scheduled. COVID restrictions mean fans can't watch events in-person.