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Bestselling children's writer Allan Ahlberg has died at the age of 87. Many of his books -- like Each Peach Pear Plum and The Jolly Postman -- were illustrated by his wife, Janet, who died in 1990.

An annual picnic in Kentucky became a platform for GOP Senate candidates to show how closely they align with President Trump. Some also attempted to distance themselves from Sen. Mitch McConnell.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with David Wasserman of the Cook Political Report about the impact redistricting efforts will have on the 2026 midterms and beyond.

To keep cattle safe, the USDA is using movie clips to scare away wolves.

One nostalgic chain, a Stuckey's in Missouri, has branched out from its usual fare and put Halal food on its menu, attracting Muslim truck drivers and others.

Jair Bolsonaro is under house arrest for violating pre-trial restrictions ahead of Trump's imposition of tariffs to pressure Brazil for what the U.S. president says is political persecution of his ally.

Genetically engineered humans may still sound like science fiction. But there's a new push to edit the genes of human embryos to eliminate diseases and enhance characteristics parents value.

What is it like to make garments in America? We talk with a trimmer about the conditions and the economics of the industry.

The Republican-controlled school board indicated they were trying to walk the line in choosing a fair punishment for David Perry, based on allegations that at times lacked specificity. The decision, which stopped short of censure but stripped Perry of his committee seat, clearly strained relationships on the board — especially for Perry, who called the meeting a ‘Kangaroo court,' and said he’s contemplating legal options.

Much of the public health agency's $9 billion budget had been in limbo, but funds are finally flowing, according to CDC staffers, including for a key overdose prevention program.