Author: NPR

Washington, D.C.’s performing arts center was named for President Kennedy after his assassination. But his vision for the arts as a cornerstone of democracy was shared by Eisenhower and Johnson.

The Justice Department has begun publishing the Epstein files, releasing documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal charges and his death by suicide in federal custody.

A federal judge said HUD cannot dramatically change its funding policies on homelessness for now. States, cities and nonprofits say the proposed overhaul would push thousands back onto the streets.

The White House plans to break up a key weather and climate research center in Colorado, a move experts say could jeopardize the accuracy of forecasting and prediction systems.

Details are beginning to emerge about the life of Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, the gunman who killed two and injured nine others in the attack at Brown University last week. He is also believed to have killed an MIT professor...

The late, great Fela Kuti is known as the “Black President” for his role as both a musical and a political leader. Now he has become the first African artist to get this Grammy honor.

In January, millions of Americans will face more costly premiums on their ACA health plans. Some will go without insurance, pay out of pocket to see doctors, and use special prescription drug plans.

Bethany Kozma leads a key global health office at the Department of Health and Human Services. In past experience in the public eye, she’s campaigned against abortion and gender-affirming care.

Americans have deep nostalgia, and love, for America’s chain restaurants. Why? We asked and more than 150 readers answered.