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Being surrounded by noisy conversations, radio or TV can make it harder for toddlers to learn new words, researchers say. Quieter conversations didn't affect the learning process.

For many years, U.S. immigration favored immigrants from northern Europe. NPR correspondent Tom Gjelten explains how a 1965 law changed things — and led to the current debate about border security.

New legislation is brewing in the state Capitol that would allow Texans to buy beer-to-go from craft breweries. State Sen. Dawn Buckingham, R-Lakeway,...

At the midpoint of his four-year term, President Trump has delivered on some campaign promises and ignored others, while many are still works in progress.

The interaction between the man and the teen caused an outcry. But a more complicated picture has emerged of the day when several groups of protesters converged at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington.

Federal regulations for silica dust in coal mines haven't changed in decades. But since an NPR/Frontline report into black lung, some are calling for a new response.

Linda Holmes takes a look at the list of this year's nominees, which includes some heartening nods and surprising snubs.

Justice Ginsburg's recent surgery recalls more than two centuries of Supreme Court encounters with aging, nervous breakdowns, vanity and triumphs over adversity.

Basic health insurance for most affected federal workers will stay in effect, but circumstances are murkier for contractors.

From lessons on the history of the labor movement, to stocking up on toilet paper for striking teachers, Los Angeles is getting ready.