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Derek Jeter had a spectacular career playing shortstop for the New York Yankees, during which he managed to avoid scandal and embarrassment and kept his private life tastefully private. So, what might all that brilliance as a player mean for him as he now becomes an owner?

In arguments at the Supreme Court on Wednesday, a majority of justices raised concerns about privacy in the modern digital age.

Should people who get a COVID booster get a different vaccine from their original shot? The results of a highly anticipated study suggest that in some cases the answer may be yes.

NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with economist Teresa Ghilarducci about a bill passed by the New York City Council that would require most employers to post salary ranges for jobs.

Commentator John Ridley is critical of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson's offer to pay the college tuition of a woman who has accused several members of the Duke University lacrosse team of rape. The case has taken on strong racial overtones because the accuser is black, and almost all the members of the team are white. Ridley says Jackson should wait until the facts of the case are clear.

After recovering from the initial illness, some COVID-19 patients suffer serious complications such as heart attacks and strokes. A study has quantified the risks up to a year later.

With a population roughly equal to Minnesota, Norway is a global superpower in winter sports. The Scandinavian country leads in Beijing by a lot - both in golds and total overall medals.

She's played many a mom, but her real trademark is playing strong, gutsy women on screen. In an upcoming one-woman stage show, she takes on one of the gutsiest: former Texas Gov. Ann Richards. Susan Stamberg sits down for a conversation with the actress, who says Richards "has captured my imagination."

Flu season is off to a rough start this year, according to new CDC data. The virus is spreading faster than in previous years and the surge is likely to get worse. Here's what you need to know.

Senate Republican leaders have put off a vote on their health care bill until after the July Fourth recess. A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll found only 17 percent of Americans approve of the bill.