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New moms get a lot of sympathy over lack of sleep, but studies find that dads may be hurting more, a new book on the science of parenting says. Bottom line: Both parents need help getting shut-eye.

Two rules have forced closure of all but one Planned Parenthood center in the state. Abortion-rights supporters say it is an example of an "abortion desert" that could result if Roeis overturned.

She was long known only as the victim of Brock Turner, who got a lenient sentence for assaulting her. Now, Miller tells NPR she can "finally exist in the world without having to hide anything."

Ames, Iowa, has an unemployment rate of 1.5%, making it the tightest job market in the country. That's great for workers — but a challenge for those looking for them.

Nico Walker is currently in federal prison for bank robbery. That's given him plenty of time to write his semi-autobiographical novel Cherry, which has received glowing advance reviews.

Millions of Americans are planning to travel this week and gather inside for Thanksgiving. At the same time, COVID-19 cases are rebounding. We have tips for keeping COVID out while inviting guests in.

Why is it so difficult for parents to limit screen time? Why are kids cranky after a birthday party? Or unable to stop playing video games? The answer may be in brain chemistry: too much dopamine.

An NPR listener says they've become increasingly concerned by their friends' marriage and feels a sense of duty to fix their relationship problems. Can they tell them what they really think?

Critic Francis Davis surveyed the jazz community to determine the best albums of the year. The winner has had a very good 2016.

The Grand Canyon's rafting season is ending, after giving thousands of visitors one-of-a-kind memories. The guides that take them downriver are like larger-than-life superheroes. And that can be hard to walk away from.