NPR's Hannah Chinn and Emily Kwong talk about the microbes behind great-tasting chocolate, possible reasons for daytime drowsiness, and a curious observation about the poop of seabirds.

What's behind the trend of so-called "gray divorces," and what is it like for newly single people to seek out new relationships over the age of 50?

Mortgage rates are finally dropping a bit lower at the end of a slow summer season. We take a look at what the latest data tells us about what's ahead.

Climate change increased the severity of Hurricane Katrina 20 years ago. Since the scientific understanding of how climate change influences hurricanes has changed and improved.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to singer and songwriter Kathleen Edwards about her new album, Billionaire.

Arkansas faith leaders from multiple traditions signed a letter delivered to Gov. Sarah Sanders' office, urging her to reconsider a law allowing for executions via nitrogen hypoxia.

This story starts with a bag of potato chips — but there were no chips inside. A city hall reporter was handed an empty bag with a red envelope filled with money from someone working for Mayor Eric ...

Hundreds more National Guard troops are expected in Washington within the next few days as President Trump makes requests of ...

Only 24% of Americans meet the recommended physical activity guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Hurricane Erin is currently tracking as a Category 2 storm, just off the East Coast. We check in on North Carolina, where ...

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have a new clothing option: sleeveless sacred undergarments. It’s the time the faith has offered religious clothing without sleeves. Many ...

The Economist podcast "Scam Inc." tells the story of the global online scam industry, which is growing larger and more sophisticated all the time.