Scientists have long wondered about how the potato's genetic lineage came to be. Now they know: The plants are a cross between tomatoes and a plant known as Etuberosum.

Kari Lake has sought to dismantle Voice of America and its federal parent, the U.S. Agency for Global Media. The agency has recently called her its acting CEO. But the law suggests she's not eligible ...

Need to say a few words of encouragement? The authors of the book Tiny Pep Talks explain how to deliver a message that ...

Although "dog" is ubiquitous today to describe man's best friend, it remains a mystery where the word originally came from.

Coping with cancer and its aftermath isn't easy for anyone. But men tend to isolate more, seek less support and, alarmingly, ...

The White House is downplaying chances for a breakthrough on Ukraine when President Trump meets Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday.

The White House told the Smithsonian it wants to review eight of its museums to make sure they align with Trump's cultural directives. NPR speaks with Georgetown University professor Lisa Strong.

The Justice Department launched a grand jury investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James. NPR speaks to James' lawyer, Abbe Lowell, who calls it a "dangerous escalation." ...

The Justice Department has sued the entire federal bench in Maryland over a dispute related to deportations. Both sides are due in court in Baltimore for a hearing on Wednesday.

The idea of giving people cash, instead of traditional foreign aid like food or shelter, has gotten traction in recent years. Now, the Trump administration threatens to reverse that.

The Energy Star program has saved Americans more than a half-trillion dollars in energy costs and has reduced climate pollution. Now the Trump administration wants to eliminate or privatize it.

A family spokesperson said Spencer died Monday after battling cancer for several years. As Dee, she was a deadpan, ...