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Hurricane Harvey dumped 50 inches of rain on parts of Houston. Scientists are now trying to identify contaminants spread by the storm, including those in mud at the bottom of the Houston Ship Channel.

By Howard FischerCapitol Media ServicesPHOENIX -- The number of Arizonans applying for jobless benefits jumped by a factor of seven this past week,…

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Chris Collier, principal of Virginia's Goochland High School, who found a way for the class of 2020 to celebrate their graduation amid a pandemic: A drive-in theater.

Go on, pick a favorite in this year's NCAA tournament. We dare you. There's more than a dozen legitimate contenders to pick from. And then there's all those potential Cinderella teams. Mike Pesca talks to Audie Cornish about the upcoming NCAA Men's College Basketball tournament, which is as wide open as it has even been.

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to conservative columnist Jonah Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Dispatch, about what the failed California recall election means for the momentum of the Republican party.

On Tuesday, the Democratic nominee shared the debate stage with President Trump, who has tested positive for the virus.

More than 100 ships of similar size to the Ever Given ply the world's waterways, creating logistical challenges and concerns about mishaps — including "spectacular losses of cargo," one analyst says.

How much of a hold does Trump have on the GOP right now and what does his impeachment tell us about where the GOP is headed?

Americans' junk food calories increasingly come from big box and convenience stores rather than traditional grocers, a study finds. And researchers say this trend is a public health concern.

The Golden State Warriors took game 4 of the NBA finals Friday night, going up 3-1 in the series over the Cleveland Cavaliers. NPR's Tom Goldman joins NPR's Scott Simon to talk about he game, and the Stanley Cup finals.