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When he was 11 years old, Soumana Saley had never been to school — but he knew what he wanted to do with his life.

Middle and high schools have been adding curricula about how to spot fake news. Older adults also struggle to sort disinformation online — but there are fewer resources tackling the problem.

In a new installment of our series on trade lingo, skydiving instructor Michael Snively defines "whuffo," "burble" and "horny gorilla."

The economy is growing and consumer confidence is rising. But the data are too mixed to point to a robust economy. And it may be too late anyway to change voters' impressions.

NPR's Steve Inskeep profiles three Iranians who discuss their dreams — and hopes that have been dashed previously.

Callery pear trees were originally brought to America to save the pear industry from fire blight. Now these saviors of the fruit industry have become invaders in the landscape and are banned throughout the state.

Researchers have found that structural paint could be used to fight rising temperatures caused by global warming while still allowing us to have a bright and colorful world.

The rejection of the Republican-backed Issue 1 in Ohio, a state that's been solidly Republican for the last several election cycles, has raised questions about whether there’s a political shift starting toward Democrats, or if Republicans continue to maintain their firm hold.

One of Republicans' best chances to pick up a U.S. Senate seat is in Montana, where the change at the top of the Democratic ticket is challenging for incumbent Jon Tester.

A lesbian bar in Nashville is poised to become the first in the South to join a growing trend of sports bars dedicated to women’s sports leagues.