NPR's Scott Simon talks to actress Kathleen Chalfant and director Sarah Friedland about their new film, "Familiar Touch," following an elderly woman adjusting to life at an assisted living facility.

A federal judge has ordered Mahmoud Khalil released from federal immigration custody, more than three months after ...

Facing a severe shortage, the FAA is racing to hire thousands of air traffic controllers. But training them can take years.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former Rep. Gabby Giffords and her executive director Emma Brown about political violence in the U.S. in the wake of the attack on Minnesota state legislators.

Israel and Iran continue to pound each other with missiles. Israelis sought shelter in bunkers in several areas. Many Iranians are trying to flee Tehran, while others have chosen to stay and risk it.

Gaza has receded from headlines as the conflict between Iran and Israel escalates. But in past week, hundreds of Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, many trying to get food, officials said.

Guitarist and composer Halvorson arrived on the jazz scene in the mid 2000s with a virtuosity that commanded attention. Her current sextet, called Amaryllis, features a stellar cast of musicians.

Charleston, S.C., reflects on 10 years since a racially motivated attack on the historic Emanuel AME church. A white ...

Inflation has pumped up food prices for consumers at the grocery store and for restaurants. NPR speaks with restaurant owners across the U.S. who sell regional classics to see how they are faring.

Attorneys with the firm Zois and Miller said the admissibility of Dr. Hennet’s expert opinions could shape the outcome of ...

Chesapeake Bay is at a turning point. Once severely polluted, the bay has seen major improvements in recent years. But ...

Attorney General Jeff Jackson said the funds are coming as part of a nationwide settlement between every attorney general, ...