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In Beirut, a young boy sues his parents for giving birth to him in poverty. That's the premise of a new film from director Nadine Labaki which features her most unapologetically activist agenda.

The space agency's long-awaited Artemis I mission will have to wait until at least Friday, after a problem with one of the SLS rocket's engines was discovered.

The late Hawaiian musician known best for his ukulele-backed rendition of "Over the Rainbow" was a man with a standout voice and tremendous size. At more than 6 feet tall and weighing close to 1,000 pounds, "IZ" died when he was only 38.

Independent funds that help people pay for abortions have been flooded with donations since Roe v. Wade was overturned, but demand and costs are also rising as more states enact restrictive bans.

Halloween is peak scary film season. But can a horror film enthusiast convince a reluctant public radio host to check out a film or two this year?

A new study says a mix of weak and strong social ties, known as relational diversity, leads to greater life satisfaction. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Hanne Collins, an author of the study.

In uncertain times, we want stories that reassure us that everything will be okay. Here are some books, films, plays and TV shows that believe in Happily Ever After.

It's taken years of painstaking research by local historians to reveal the full tale.

Dozens of journalists, engineers and technical directors work each day to bring you stories from throughout the U.S. and the world. We reflect on some of the most memorable stories featured this year.

Sangeeta Siwan lost her job and wasn't able to pay rent or feed her family. Her neighbors helped her survive. A study of giving in India during the pandemic shows she wasn't alone.