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China is to "gradually raise" the retirement age for its workforce next year. The news is met with mixed reaction in the Chinese capital.

A teen meets her wisecracking, advice-dispensing 39-year-old self on a mushroom trip in Megan Park's coming-of-age rom-com My Old Ass.

Vermont is trying to become a leader in refugee resettlement. Many employers say migrants are needed to fill open jobs. But there are some serious challenges that could get in the way.

Heavy rains have caused massive flooding and devastation across a number of cities and towns across West and Central Africa, impacting millions of people.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Stephen Colbert and his wife Evie about their new cookbook they've written together called Does This Taste Funny? Recipes Our Family Loves.

The suspect in the apparent assassination attempt yesterday of former President Donald Trump made his initial appearance in federal court Monday.

A firefighting training program designed primarily for women hopes to diversify the industry and to attract more people to firefighting overall.

One increasingly popular water sport — wake surfing — is causing some to question its safety and its environmental impact on lakes.

The college savings program helps families pay for higher education.

Two people are in critical condition after a chaotic police shooting inside a New York City subway station on Sunday. Two officers shot a man who didn't pay his fare and when he pulled out a knife.