Chinese companies and individuals own farmland across America. But lawmakers in Washington are pushing to block any purchases that could be connected to the Chinese Communist Party.

When trying to lose weight, patients are often counseled to count calories, but this can be cumbersome and hard to stick with. New research finds that intermittent fasting can be just as effective.

Less than one-fifth the largest school districts offer paid parental leave for teachers, and only a handful of states guarantee it. That leaves few options for educators who want to start a family.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with reporter Gabriela Galindo about the tech company Apple seeking to trademark the image of apples, the fruit, in Swiss court.

The Nuclear Ship Savannah offers a snapshot of a nuclear future that never quite came to pass.

The Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning lyricist was one of the last masters of Broadway's Golden Age. His career extended over 60 years.

Some protesters say the state's domestic terrorism law is being used to silence opponents of Atlanta's planned public safety training facility.

Lacrosse originated with Native Americans, who are still some of the finest players. The famed Iroquois Nationals have a new name this season. They consider "Iroquois" a slur.

At the 2023 NBA draft, all eyes are on French 19-year-old and basketball star Victor Wembanyama. Zach Kram, a staff writer for The Ringer, explains what makes this athlete so special and so coveted.

Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the Navajo Nation in a long-running dispute over what obligations the federal government has to supply water to Native Americans.

The decision that removed constitutional rights to abortion shook the political landscape, shaping not only the midterm election that followed but also the field ahead of the 2024 election.

The Food and Drug Administration approved the first gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, but limited access to those ages four and five.

It's one of the most critically acclaimed, beloved gaming franchises since its release in 1987, with sequels, spinoffs, movies and books. The latest, Final Fantasy 16, is out today on PlayStation 5.

A new study of astronaut blood finds that space travel alters gene expression in a way that impacts the immune system.

One of the people aboard the submersible touring the wreckage of the Titanic has ties to Georgia.