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A new book argues that greater public support for parents is critical for the brain development of America's kids.

The opioid epidemic continued to surge in 2022, killing record numbers of Americans, but help may be on the way in the form of more aid to communities and major reforms in opioid addiction treatment.

NPR's A Martinez talks to Ifeoma Ajunwa, a law professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, about how AI can be developed responsibly, and if it should be regulated.

Jazz Night In America's video tribute to the artists lost in 2022.

These days, as polarization reaches deep into American life, some musicians are trying to stay out of the fray and use their music to bridge divides.

Our favorite jazz releases of the month — from traditional tunes to avant-garde adventures to electronic experiments — picked by the Jazz Night in America staff.

Half a dozen women whose children were killed by, after encounters with, or without the protection of law enforcement officials came together at the de Young's Kehinde Wiley exhibit.

A new report from the CDC reveals that pregnancy-related death rates are going up.

Billionaire Elon Musk now owns Twitter after a months-long legal battle. He said a "content moderation council" will meet before deciding to reinstate previously banned people from the platform.

On the heels of historic rainfall last weekend, the City of San Francisco is calling on residents to prepare for the next storm expected to make landfall tomorrow. City officials are urging residents to stay home, if possible.

Trump-endorsed candidates have done well in key party primaries so far, but they may prove to be too extreme when they come before the general electorate this fall.

An NPR/Floodlight investigation found that a longtime Republican insider is stoking solar opposition by spreading bad information about health and environmental risks. Her influence is growing.