More than two dozen Democratic state leaders are suing the Department of Agriculture after the Trump administration said it would not use contingency funds to pay SNAP benefits during the shutdown.

Family size around the world is dropping. That choice by couples is triggering a population shift that's sending shock waves through economies.

Baking pans, legal help, language classes and more — libraries can provide so much more than books. See if your local branch offers these free or discounted resources and services.

The Trump administration says it has started the process of issuing "substantial" reduction-in-force notices to federal employees. Court filings suggest around 4,200 affected so far.

The decades-old radical troupe Bread and Puppet, famed for its protest art including giant puppets, is touring again — mixing circus, politics and bread in a sharply polarized moment.

Much of the federal government is now shut down after Republicans and Democrats in the Senate failed to agree on a funding plan to keep the government open.

The federal shutdown will affect people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains what will be impacted and where.

As daylight diminishes, people can feel their mood dimming. In fact, millions of U.S. adults experience seasonal affective disorder. Light therapy can help fend off winter depression, starting in fall.

In 2024, 7,100 pedestrians were killed on the road, and in recent years, more than 1,000 cyclists have been hit and killed annually. Safety experts explain how bikers and walkers can stay safe.

Leaves typically start to peak in northern states by early October, but projecting peak foliage isn't an exact science. Here are some things you can do to get the most out of fall's colors.