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NPR's Scott Simon talks with Luis Alberto Urrea about his new novel, "Good Night, Irene." It's based on his own mother's experiences working for the Red Cross in Europe during World War II.

Historic as the UAW strikes may be, analysts say the actions are unlikely to impact car prices too much — for now. A new strike on parts distribution centers, however, could sting.

American mothers as a whole do not breast-feed their babies as much as medical professionals would like. Health experts say African-American moms are less likely to nurse than whites and Hispanics. The federal government, some hospitals and nonprofits are trying different strategies to close the breast-feeding gap among black women.

In 2020, Oregon voters approved a ballot measure to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of hard drugs and to set aside money for treatment programs. Has the measure been successful?

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with photojournalist Doug Mills about the viral photograph he took of what appears to be a bullet passing by former President Donald Trump's head at yesterday's rally.

With the presidential candidates debate nearing, we present the final installment of our voter's debate prep series. Today we cover foreign policy and abortion.

A 2022 survey found growing numbers of Republicans and Democrats think the other side is immoral and dishonest. Psychology and neuroscience research offers tools to help bridge that divide.

With two weeks to go until voting closes on Election Day, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Harris made two separate but equally important pitches to Republicans on the campaign trail Monday.

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Jackson State University's band director Roderick Little about the HBCU Band of the Year competition.

Former Capitol Police officer Aquilino Gonell was repeatedly assaulted during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot. Since Donald Trump's reelection, he says he feels "betrayed."