The University of Oregon has announced the launch of an Olympic Studies Hub. The UO says it's the first Olympic Studies and ...

Faith communities in Los Angeles are trying to protect their homes and houses of worship from deadly wildfires. They are also ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Weekend Edition puzzle master Will Shortz and Chris House of Annandale, Virginia.

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Chile is set to gain its 47th national park early this year — largely due to the efforts of U.S. conservationist Kristine ...

Potential rooftop solar customers and installers worry the incoming Trump administration might try to eliminate a 30% federal ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Grady Hendrix about his latest horror novel, "Witchcraft for Wayward Girls," in which the witches are not the worst evil-doers, the humans are.

Scientists in Antarctica have dug out ice that can be from as far back as 1.2 million years. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to researcher Carlo Barbante, about what he hopes to learn from the ice.

Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Justice Department after submitting his report on President-elect Donald ...

Large parts of Southern California are once again under wildfire risks as strong winds and dry conditions return this weekend ...

Lincoln County Commissioner Kaety Jacobson, a popular and hardworking community leader and politician, announced Friday she ...

The White House commended Pope Francis for his commitment to serving the poor, as well as advocating for peace and protecting ...