Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines as people age.

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded more than $150 million in grants to train K-12 teachers in civics education, but what does nonpartisan civics look like in these hyper-partisan times?

Preservation groups are concerned about the renovations happening at the White House. NPR speaks with architecture professor Priya Jain about the history of construction at The People's House.

The White House started demolishing parts of the East Wing this week, as construction begins on President Trump's new ballroom.

Chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky has died at the age of 29. NPR's A Martinez talks with reporter David Cox about the impact Naroditsky had on the chess world.

Vice President Vance is in Israel with several other U.S. officials working to get Hamas and Israel to take the next steps in the ceasefire deal.

The phrase appeals more to several demographics that strongly align with Trump, says Republican strategist Frank Luntz, ...

Newcomer Zohran Mamdani, age 34, has used social media and big progressive ideas to shoulder past Andrew Cuomo, who's 67 and ...

In "Bugonia," Emma Stone is a CEO who is kidnapped by two men convinced she's an alien. At a special screening in California, moviegoers could see the film for free -- but there was one catch.

The much-performed Henrik Ibsen play "Hedda Gabler" has a new big-screen adaptation, "Hedda." This time, Tessa Thompson takes on the title role, and she's getting Oscar buzz in the process.

The White House has ordered several deadly strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., about why he's calling for a hearing on the missions.

President Donald Trump 's pick to lead a federal watchdog agency withdrew from consideration Tuesday evening, after his ...