The beloved blue locomotive was first imagined in the 1940s — he starred in stories Rev. Wilbert Awdry told his son. Allcroft ...

The man behind the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans said in videos that he was inspired by ISIS and had joined the group ...

President Biden's judicial picks have included the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, women of color to federal ...

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The first order of business for the House this year is to elect a speaker but divisions within the GOP are already causing ...

If you've resolved to quit drinking for the month, a little technological assistance may be the key to sticking to your goal.

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Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: A documentary about yacht rock, Colouring's new album, the game Pentiment and an action movie ...

In 2018, an orca in Washington dubbed J35 by scientists made global headlines when she carried her dead baby on her nose for 17 days. The same orca has just lost another calf.

Alcohol use is a leading preventable cause of cancer, according to an advisory from the Surgeon General. Studies show a link to at least 7 types of cancer. The more people drink, the higher the risk.

Using infrared trail cameras, cell phone location data and fitness tracking apps, Montana-based Headwaters Economics is able to more accurately estimate usage and economic impacts.

Officials have not yet released the names of the 14 people killed in the New Orleans New Year's Day truck attack, but their ...