Native American New Year was celebrated on the solstice under a canopy of winter stars. Near a crackling bonfire, the ...

Emotional scars are fresh in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. Physical rebuilding is beginning, and so is investment in the emotional health of people in the area.

NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Brian Taylor, who teaches Russian politics at Syracuse University, about the call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the leader of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.

Governor Jeff Landry promises to make Louisiana government operate more efficiently. State Representative Jack McFarland is ...

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin said he respects the judge’s ruling, but plans to appeal. Provisions of the legislation ...

Maria Pappas is the treasurer of Cook County, Ill., but also is the star of her own unique calendar that has developed a cult following.

Research explains how foxes hunting mice can plunge down into the snow at high speeds without injuring their poor little ...

The dreidel is best known as a beloved Hanukkah tradition. But it actually started as a European gambling toy, only acquiring religious significance in the new world.

The burst of new laws follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling and reflects public frustration with record-high homelessness.

A recent report found Louisiana’s Department of Education (LDOE) does not monitor the use of seclusion and restraint because ...

Fresh Air's film critic takes stock of the past 12 months' worth of movies, pairing 10 of his favorites, and picking one that ...

But mashed potatoes can be tricky to prepare. It's easy to make them too dry or a little too runny. To offer a little holiday ...