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Teachers in the U.S. flee the profession at rates higher than other developed nations. Often, the reasons have little to do with pay, parents or students.

The White House this week outlined a plan to install electric vehicle charger nationwide, a step it says is vital to improving the accessibility and practicality of nontraditional vehicles.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Paula Saucedo from the Mexican press freedom organization Article 19, about the recent murders of two Mexican journalists and the state of the free press in Mexico.

Illinois State University officials said the new College of Engineering will create a more welcoming environment to encourage women and minority students who previously have shied away from engineering careers.

State water testing shows Normal, Heyworth and Saybrook have detectable levels of PFAs, or so-called forever chemicals. The Illinois EPA says the levels in those communities are nothing to be concerned about.

Anthony Nelson has a tough job. Grossinger Motors Arena, until recently, has been managed by outside firms and consistently lost money.

The former Arkansas governor and 2024 presidential candidate who is critical of the former president is struggling in the polls. He sees voters not dwelling on Trump but focused on other issues.

Chocolate is a wonderful thing, but how can it help combat global climate change? Cacao trees — the source of chocolate — grow well in rainforests, and rainforests store carbon. So researchers are working to help preserve the forest and to grow more chocolate.

Researchers made volunteers do public speaking and math on the spot, then showed them a calming video. Then, using sweat samples, glass jars and food bowls, they examined the emotional impact on dogs.

Chief diversity officer was once a hot job. But now DEI is under attack and executives like Candace Byrdsong Williams, who built a career in diversity, equity and inclusion, are out in the cold.