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This back to school season, more districts than ever have cell phone bans in place. Teachers and legislators alike say the restrictions help kids focus in class.

A popular rafting river in the Appalachian mountains is still closed a year after Hurricane Helene, because there's just too much debris. Now, rafting guides have come together to help clean it up.

American women continue to dominate alpine ski racing events in the Winter Olympics, and American men win their first medal in cross-country skiing in 50 years.

Starbucks is bringing back its Pumpkin Spice latte, and it's only August! (Story aired on Weekend Edition Sunday on Aug. 26, 2024.)

NPR's Scott Simon explains why The Pogues' "Fairytale of New York" is a holiday song for those who have troubles and heartache.

Nordic combined is the only Olympic sport that doesn't allow women to compete, despite athletes' efforts to change that. They say their odds for 2030 hinge on people watching men's events this week.

Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine, summer travel season gets underway in the U.S., federal government forecasts above-normal fire potential in much of the West and some southeastern states.

The Indiana State Fair is exhibiting prize dairy cows, amid the threat of bird flu that has been detected in cattle from 13 states.

People struggling with insomnia tend to hyperfocus on the fact that they can't sleep, which can prevent them from getting any shut-eye. Experts share effective practices to overcome sleep stress.