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The Romans dubbed it the "precious one." Poets praised its beauty. The conquering Arabs took it to the Mideast, where the luxurious fruit was exploited in sugary confections.

Health officials and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are urging Americans to wear face masks in public. NPR looks into several reasons people give for not wearing masks.

Young people on the upper range of income eligible for subsidies are finding that they don't always qualify. That could influence the number of young adults who enroll.

The Fayette Street Outreach Organization brought together neighbors and young people from throughout the community to restore Warwick Park.

Experts agree that proper ventilation can help prevent COVID-19 spread since the virus is airborne.

Native Americans are marking "The National Day of Mourning" to raise awareness around historical and ongoing struggles facing Native Americans.

Heavy rains have overwhelmed the border region in recent days, setting a deadly amount of mud and water in motion and claiming at least 140 victims, according to disaster management officials.

Mitt Romney's claim is belied by a large and growing body of academic studies. Democrats pounced on the remarks, which came a day after the GOP presidential nominee's comments on abortion stirred controversy.

Chicken bones unearthed in Israel may mark a turning point in human cuisine: They could be the earliest evidence of people raising chickens for food, rather than cockfighting or use in ceremonies.

Saudi Arabia is drawing international criticism for putting 81 people to death in one day. The executions happen as the West is hoping to convince the kingdom to increase oil production.