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NPR's Scott Simon speaks to author Tiphanie Yanique about her new book, "Monster in the Middle.

A few years back, a telescope picked up a radio signal that seemed to be coming from a nearby star. One possibility? Aliens! The story on how this real-life hunt for ET unfolded.

President Biden has declared the U.S. is back as a leader in combatting disastrous climate change. But after years of unfulfilled pledges, how do other countries view American leadership and promises?

In his new book, Surrender, White People!, Hughley suggests we consider whether our national holidays speak to the entire nation — along with other bitingly funny ideas for addressing injustice.

For decades, activists have argued that Miami Seaquarium housed Lolita, an endangered orca in a tank that's much too small. A new USDA report found other serious violations in how she's been treated.

With 4.8 million people now playing, pickleball is ready for the big time.

When Ukraine was invaded, many expected a quick Russian victory. The war is 3 months old, with both sides digging in for a battle that could potentially be a long, drawn-out stalemate.

Clarice Morant has been taking care of her sister for more than 20 years, and her brother for six. It's a natural role for a big sister, even if in this case, the big sister is 101.

The United States is backing production of an experimental human vaccine against bird flu for stockpiling in case the current virus mutates and starts a global pandemic. But it's not clear how useful the vaccine would be if a pandemic occurs.

Voters in Texas are facing new obstacles as they try to vote absentee in the state's primary election after Texas joined more than a dozen other states in enacting voting restrictions last year.