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NPR's senior education correspondent offers his predictions for the big stories in K-12 and higher education.

"He was joyful, always wanted to play, always positive," Alberto Romero said of his 6-year-old son, Stephen. Police say the gunman got an AK-47-style rifle into the area by cutting through a fence.

Game 2 of the series goes to the Astros after their offense comes alive and the Dodgers' bullpen falters.

The U.S. added 178,000 new jobs in November, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which was about what was expected. However, wages dropped slightly, after an 11-cent gain in October.

Alistair Campbell, British Prime Minister Tony Blair's top media strategist, steps down amid accusations that he helped exaggerate evidence on Iraq's weapons programs. The British media had dubbed Campbell the "real deputy prime minister." Campbell cites family reasons for his resignation. Hear NPR's Guy Raz.

It was a banner year for the acoustic guitar. NPR Music partner Folk Alley presents the best the genre had to offer.

Peak planting season is in late spring and early summer, but growing plants isn’t all there is to gardening—careful planning and preparation are required year-round! Cincinnati Edition's monthly gardening show and expert guests bring you season by season tips to keep your lawn and garden in top condition.

The Cincinnati Museum Center is being recognized for excellence among museums. It is now accredited by the American Association of Museums, an honor it…

New York Times environmental reporter Andrew Revkin has covered climate change and climate politics for 20 years. His new book The North Pole Was Here: Puzzles and Perils at the Top of the World is geared toward young adults.

Host Melissa Block asks what the top Summer song of 2005 will be. Several reviewers offer their picks for the season's most popular country, hip hop and alternative rock songs, from The Killers, Sugarland and Rihanna.