NPR member station reporters across the U.S. asked people how they are thinking about their country on its semiquincentennial ...

As America turns 250, voters from our Swing Shift project talk about the state of the country. Their views ranged from ...

Superfans and sleuths appear to have their hunches confirmed on Friday, as dozens of black cars dropped off elegantly dressed ...

Primm, Nev., a once-thriving casino town on the border with California, was on the verge of fading away for good. The family ...

"I could not believe in the first instance that any human would suspend assistance, particularly life-saving assistance, without taking into account the human consequences or trying to do so in a ...

The Airbnb-style company Swimply said there have been about 275,000 private pool reservations so far this year.

David S. Reynolds' book examines the twin legacies of the Mayflower, which carried the Pilgrims to Plymouth in 1620, and the White Lion, which brought the first enslaved Africans to Virginia in 1619.

California police are making arrests after killings more often, a trend that could be contributing to the state’s record-low ...

Colonial Americans were drinking coffee long before they dumped tea into Boston Harbor or fought a war for independence. The establishments that served it were already brewing revolutionary ideas.

The costs of having a baby in the U.S. can be hard to predict and budget for. We want to hear your stories and questions about how to navigate the system.

Wildlife along San Diego County’s coast is so abundant it’s difficult to miss: sea lions sunbathing on the rocks of La Jolla ...

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted shipments of fertilizer and natural gas, a key component in fertilizer manufacturing. It's unlikely to cause major price hikes for U.S. grocery shoppers.