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In 1990, Kentucky did something no other state had ever done: It completely changed the way its public schools were governed and funded. Despite big gains, poor districts still struggle to catch up.

Created as alternatives to the hitmaking monoliths of commercial radio, AAA stations have pushed artists like Lorde into the mainstream. Now, they're facing pressure to pick tomorrow's hits.

Our searchable commencement app is now updated with the best speeches from 2014 and 2015.

Federal judges have lifetime appointments, and are among the most powerful legal officials in the U.S. But an NPR investigation found that often accountability is hard to come by.

Buying a home is a conventional milestone for couples. But as home prices skyrocket, many Americans are buying homes with someone who isn't their romantic partner.

The U.S. Education Department is taking a stronger approach to teacher-prep programs with new regulations out this week.

A fast-growing social media campaign to block stars for not speaking out escalated this week after the star-studded New York event.

Democrats still have plenty of opportunities to retake the majority, but once top-tier states like Ohio and Florida have slipped. Republicans, however, have new worries in Indiana and North Carolina.

Online sellers are increasingly using AI-generated images to lure consumers. But what you buy may end up looking very different. The team at the Indicator from Planet Money looks into the trend.

Social media company Twitter has withdrawn its Twitter Blue program just days after its launch. Users complained it made it difficult to determine which accounts were authentic.