Alameda County Superior Court Judge Ursula Jones Dickson will be sworn in next week as the county’s new District Attorney.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia about airport and air travel safety following the mid-air collision near D.C.'s closest airport.

Oakland comedian Jackie Keliiaa's show, “Good Medicine” features Native American standup-comedians. They're giving audiences ...

'Third Ear: Reflections on the Art and Science of Listening' is Elizabeth Rosner’s thoughtful and engrossing book weaving together research on how we and all kinds of creatures listen and hear. It ...

Authorities in Washington, D.C., say they believe no one survived a midair collision between a regional airliner and a U.S. Army helicopter.

The 1964 hit "As Tears Go By," penned by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, made her a star, but Marianne Faithfull demonstrated a remarkable ability to change with the times.

As highly caffeinated energy drinks have become popular with kids, a coalition of health organizations has new guidelines on ...

Three more Israeli and five Thai hostages have been released by Palestinian militants from captivity and returned to Israel, after being held for more than 15 months in Gaza.

The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.3% in the final months of 2024, largely fueled by robust consumer spending. The ...

Trump’s border policy is having a chilling effect on immigrant and undocumented communities across the country.

The historic fires in Los Angeles meant many students lost homes, schools, or both. Now, as some schools reopen, families are trying to find routine.

One of President Trump's first executive orders impacts transgender inmates incarcerated in federal facilities. It's just one ...