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The Federal Reserve's economic stimulus has helped keep mortgage rates at record lows in the years since the Great Recession. But rates are ticking upward, leaving some investors worried that the nascent housing recovery will suffer if the Fed unravels its policies too quickly.

Our winning podcaster has graduated and tells us that opening up about his mental health condition brought thousands of responses and gave him a sense of purpose.

Meta offers more powerful graphics and "mixed reality" experiences with their new Quest 3 VR headset. But at $500, the device lacks many stand-out games to justify the price.

For the first time, a former president is convicted of felonies -- Donald Trump plans to appeal. He's expected to be sentenced days before the Republican presidential nominating convention.

Sebastian Horsley has lived a life of decadence for over twenty years. He recently penned a memoir about his experiences called Dandy in the Underworld. Now he answers the question: What does it mean to be a modern dandy?

More than 1,200 people have been charged for crimes related to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol and investigators are building cases against more suspects.

Amid those hawking corndogs and cheese curds at the Minnesota State Fair, the Army is trying to sell itself. An effort to entice sign ups is happening as the Army struggles to fill its ranks.

The 25-year-old trap titan discusses his songwriting process, his experience in the criminal justice system and why, even as one of the biggest rappers alive, he doesn't believe he's made it just yet.

Philip Pullman's beloved fantasy series traces the adventures of brave young Lyra Belacqua (and her daemon, Pantalaimon), through an alternate universe that occasionally spills over into our own.

After prevailing in a grueling Lego build-off by replicating a Picasso sculpture, 23-year-old Andrew Johnson of Illinois is the newest — and youngest — person to earn the title master model builder. Which means he'll get paid to build things with Legos.

A Texas law that bans drag shows where minors are present goes into effect on September 1st. One San Antonio restaurant is holding what could be its last performance.

about the clash between the Japanese organizers and the International Olympic Committee over next year's Nagano Winter Games.

The National Interagency Fire Center reported the Big Cypress National Preserve reported Thursday that the fire had grown by more than 50 percent.

WBUR has a new true crime podcast called "Beyond All Repair" that unspools the story

Research shows it's possible to generative positive emotions and memories, even amid strife and anxiety. If you're planning a family vacation, a simple meditation exercise can help you keep your cool.

Organizers of the Academy Awards say that the March 23 presentation show will go on, despite the possibility of war with Iraq. And the NCAA says its men's and women's basketball tournaments, which start this week, will go on as scheduled. NPR's Renee Montagne reports.

The Supreme Court refuses to hear a case questioning the government's wiretapping authority. The American Civil Liberties Union had asked the court to review a ruling by a secret appeals court that expanded the government's powers to search and surveil in terror and espionage investigations. NPR's Larry Abramson reports.

Former Vice President Al Gore says he will not seek the Democratic presidential nomination in 2004, ending months of speculation about a possible repeat bid for the White House. Hear NPR's Ron Elving.

Former Vice President Al Gore says he will not seek the Democratic presidential nomination in 2004, ending months of speculation about a possible repeat bid for the White House. NPR's Don Gonyea reports.

Investigations are under way into Boston's over-budget, multibillion-dollar Big Dig highway and tunnel project. The project is riddled with leaks and charges of fraud, and two experts have told Massachusetts officials they can no longer guarantee the tunnel's safety.

Supreme Court justices decline to hear the appeals of two prominent American journalists facing jail terms. Judith Miller and Matthew Cooper face jail time on contempt charges for refusing to name sources in an investigation of a leak of a CIA agent's name.

As the Big Three head to Washington, a growing number of critics are calling for Congress to send them packing once again. Evan Newmark, columnist for the Wall Street Journal online, explains why he thinks bailing out the auto industry is a bad idea.

Republican Sen. Judd Gregg of New Hampshire has been nominated by President Obama to serve as commerce secretary. The state's governor says he will appoint Republican Bonnie Newman to fill Gregg's seat, should he be confirmed.

A large Chinese rocket will drop out of orbit on Saturday, but it will be what is uncontrolled re-entry. Or to put it another way, no one can say for certain exactly where it will land.

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Rep. Steny Hoyer, Democrat of Maryland, about his recent trip to the U.S.-Mexico border and about the status of border security funding negotiations on Capitol Hill.