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A federal report out today reinforces that states have huge differences in their definition of "proficiency."

S&P 500 index funds were supposed to protect investors, by putting their money in a broad array of different stocks — but much of the recent gains have come from a few Big Tech stocks.

The astronauts landed in the Gobi desert after six months aboard their country's newest orbital station. During the mission, astronaut Wang Yaping carried out the first spacewalk by a Chinese woman.

The Peacock competition series combines a solid cast, the perfect host, an entertaining atmosphere and a nice, juicy game design. And it all adds up to a highly binge-able show.

Lawyers for Newport News Public Schools had tried to block the lawsuit, arguing that Abby Zwerner was eligible only for workers' compensation for the injuries caused by the classroom shooting.

The Education Department has long collected civil rights data about things like bullying, harassment and disability services in schools, but it hasn't made the latest information public.

President Trump issued pardons and commutations to every defendant charged and convicted in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, which injured more than 140 police officers.

Many people have been eagerly anticipating the release of the Apple iPhone 5. Meanwhile other companies have been releasing new smart phones to compete with Apple. Host Michel Martin gets the latest on phone technology and the hottest tech from digital lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong.

Actor Toheeb Jimoh talks with NPR's Juana Summers about this big moment in his young acting career, when he has starring roles in Ted Lasso on Apple TV+ and The Power on Prime Video.

New England's apple harvest has been a bust and the reason goes back to an early spring frost and the implications of climate change.