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NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Michele Steele recap the Dodgers' Game 1 win in the World Series, and reflect on the life of pitcher Fernando Valenzuela.

This Spanish-language musical about a cartel boss who undergoes gender-affirming surgery won two big prizes at Cannes, including a shared best actress award for its four women leads.

Though Alex had been the guitarist in the family, when they formed Van Halen, it quickly became clear who would play: "[Ed] made that instrument sing." Alex's new memoir is Brothers.

A recent rally drew a fervently pro-Trump crowd of nationalist Christians to D.C. The gathering displayed how religion is attracting a multiracial and multiethnic component to Trump's base.

Blood pressure readings are a key to evaluating your risk of cardiovascular disease. But a new study finds that even small missteps in how they are taken can significantly skew the results.

You can't always know that it's a great year for new music while it's happening, but there was a sense from the very start of 2024 that we were in for a ride.

What if there were Olympic medals for audience participation, or the best use of an accessory? NPR’s pop culture critic doles them out.

Blood pressure is a fundamental data point when evaluating risk of cardiovascular disease. But a new study finds that even small missteps in how these readings are taken can skew the results.

An NPR investigation finds thousands of veterans were pushed into high-cost mortgages by a program that was meant to help them. A rescue plan being rolled out by the Department of Veterans Affairs is excluding many vets who need help.

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama will take the stage, along with second gentleman Doug Emhoff and others on Tuesday night.

The most famous battle of the Civil War took place just outside of Gettysburg. Morning Edition stopped by the historic site to hear about the cautionary tale as the election cycle nears its end.

Immigration policy is among the top issues that President-elect Donald Trump plans to address in office. He ran on sweeping crackdowns of undocumented immigrants.