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Ohio's teachers unions are pushing back against Gov. Mike DeWine's attempt to make phonics-based "Science of Reading" methods the only way to teach reading in Ohio's schools — but DeWine and state education officials are holding their ground.

Jon Roberts is the man considered most responsible for bringing cocaine into the US during the 1970s and '80s through the Medellin drug cartel. In American Desperado, a book he co-wrote with journalist Evan Wright, he tells all, from working in the Mafia in New York City to smuggling drugs in Miami.

Mars and Martians. They go together in the public's mind. The Earthling fascination with "alien invaders" goes back a long time. But why? And what does it say about all of us here on Earth? Dean explores this cultural phenomenon with David Baron, author of "The Martians."

Stewart and The Daily Show's executive producer Jennifer Flanz say the show is "clicking" with correspondents in the host chair. Is that a sustainable format for the late night comedy show? They'll revisit that question after the DNC.

It's a new season for the NFL but it's facing some of the same controversies. And basketball great Lindsay Whalen may be retiring from playing, but she's not going far.

Climate change is a top issue for Democratic primary voters. As the 2020 presidential candidates prepare for their first debates, a look at what to expect from the many candidates.

States are suing the Trump administration over its plan to massively cut back long-term housing for homeless people. Advocates say the changes could push more than 100,000 residents onto the streets.

The National Park Service is celebrating its 100th anniversary. NPR spends time with Great Smoky Mountains National Park workers to explore the work the park service does and the challenges it faces.

For decades, public housing residents across the country have had to pay for the electricity that their air conditioners use. A new federal rule changes that, but only slightly.

Two exhibit halls at the American Museum of Natural History in New York just closed permanently due to updated federal regulations regarding the display of certain Native American objects.