Out in the Big Bend area of West Texas, the nighttime skies are some of the darkest in the world, making it a perfect place for stargazing. Locals have worked to keep it that way.

What are the consequences of slashing federal funding for scientific research? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with William Haseltine, a scientist acclaimed for his medical research.

A new federal survey - taken after every major election - shows in 2024, mail-in voting was down but early, in-person voting ...

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani discusses his vision for the city and his surprise win in last week's ...

Seventy-six percent of Americans think that democracy is under a serious threat, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist ...

Paetongtarn has faced growing dissatisfaction over her handling of the latest border dispute with Cambodia, involving an ...

The cafe, one of the few businesses to continue operating during the 20-month war, was a gathering spot for residents seeking ...

A bloody war for control between two factions of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel has turned the city of Culiacan into an ...

The trial of two men charged in the disappearance and presumed death of Crystal Rogers of Bardstown is now in its second week ...

Work requirements for Medicaid are proposed as a way to cut costs in the big budget bill. Studies find they achieve cost savings by kicking off legitimate beneficiaries because of a paperwork burden.

The jury considering the charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution against the music mogul Sean Combs began its deliberations.

Authorities in Idaho are trying to learn more about the man they say started a fire, then ambushed and shot three responding firefighters, killing two. The suspect is dead and his motive is unknown.