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Recent scientific discoveries show the Amazon might control the climate for much of South America. The theory could point to potentially disastrous ramifications if deforestation continues.

Amid escalating protests over complaints of racial bigotry at the University of Missouri, the school's football team says it won't play until the university president resigns or is replaced.

A year ahead of the 2016 elections, Michel Martin speaks with young voters in Iowa about issues that matter to them. Join the conversation live tonight at 8 p.m. ET on Twitter, using #NPRYouthVote.

Los Angeles is finding that community health workers — problem solvers who are untrained in medicine, but fluent in compassion — can be key to helping the county's sickest and neediest get better.

Now all families in China will be allowed to have two children, as NPR's Anthony Kuhn tells host Renee Montagne.

Kansas City beat the Mets 5-3, despite the rookie-fueled Mets' control in the first half of Game 4. A late Royals rally put Kansas City one win closer to the championship title.

There’s only one political race Tuesday that directly effects New York state government, and that’s a special election for a state Senate seat in the…

For many Christians, November 1 is All Saints' Day, set aside to remember those who've died. NPR's Michel Martin takes this time to reflect on recollection — and who decides what memories are honored.

At tonight's game, if they win, the Kansas City Royals would claim their second championship ever. Sports writer Dave Zirin of The Nation sets up the game, and looks at this series' place in history.

Formal home addresses can be difficult to find on many Native American reservations. This is problematic, not just when giving directions or receiving packages, but when responding to an emergency.