New Zealand is a whale stranding hotspot. It's often not clear why they happen but the island nation's geography is believed ...

A judge will decide Monday whether new evidence warrants a re-examination of the convictions of Erik and Lyle Menendez in the ...

The election was free of the anti-establishment fury that has vaulted populist outsiders to power elsewhere, like the United ...

Fifty years ago, the discovery of a human ancestor "Lucy" generated worldwide attention. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with paleoanthropologist Zeray Alemseged about the legacy of the discovery.

NPR's Scott Detrow and Tamara Keith have long discussed the merits of brining a Thanksgiving turkey. Chef and cookbook author Sohla El-Waylly joins this year's discussion and offers some tips.

Sen. Marco Rubio has spent much of his time focused on Latin America, so odds are if he's confirmed as secretary of state, Latin America will become more of a priority.

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with sports journalist Reem Abulleil, Rafael Nadal's impact on men's tennis and what the sport could look like as top players retire.

The Foldscope brings a powerful science tool to schools that can't afford microscopes. Scientists use it too. Its creators ...

President-elect Donald Trump announced three medical doctors as his picks to lead the FDA, CDC and to serve as surgeon general. NPR's Pien Huang discusses his picks.

In Louisiana, religious leaders disagree over a state law that requires every public school classroom to display the Ten Commandments but still work together to address community needs.

Actor Jimmy O. Yang is learning how to take compliments. On Wild Card this week, he opens up about love languages and fears.

Representatives of developing countries and climate activists were furious over the outcome, saying $300 billion annually ...