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Our system has long ago absorbed the lesson that vice presidents are chosen largely for effect, despite all the rhetoric about someone being the “most qualified person” to be “a heartbeat away.”

For centuries, women weren't considered fast enough or strong enough to race. They've broken every barrier and disproved falsehoods about their fitness for the sport, in some cases outcompeting men.

The housing market continues to be impacted by high mortgage rates. That's reducing the supply of available housing, sending home prices to an all-time high.

A new report ranks cities across the country by how dangerous they are for pedestrians, and a couple cities in the West – Albuquerque and Tucson – were among the worst offenders. Others – like Ogden, Provo and Boise – did comparatively well.

Our colleagues at NPR Music have been sifting through all of this week's new releases, bringing you the gems on their weekly New Music Friday podcast.

Collective prayers and struggles are core to Islam's Hajj, but heat took a toll this year: many died and thousands sought treatment for heat exhaustion.

The best player in hockey is having a record-breaking run in the postseason. Could a Stanley Cup be enough to make him a household name in the U.S.?

U.S. Customs and Border Protection reports a declining number of migrants attempting to cross the southern border since an all-time high in December.

It's officially summer and that means it's time to update your poolside playlist. The NPR One team has road trip-approved podcasts recommendations from across public media.

The award-winning playwright talks about his provocative Slave Play, which earned 12 Tony nominations. A new HBO documentary chronicles the making of the production. Originally broadcast June 2023.