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A cable pulling an aerial tram to the top of a mountain appeared to have snapped, causing the car to swing into a pylon before falling to the ground and rolling several times, killing 14 people.

Former editor-in-chief of New Scientist magazine predicts that the killer whale will usurp the polar bear as the king of the Arctic by the year 2050.

The International Rescue Committee, an aid group, says Afghanistan tops the countries of concern list for the next year. And the global picture for humanitarian workers is getting more challenging.

Israel's military says the commander of Hamas is dead. The announcement comes following a series of assassinations of top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders in the region.

HP will celebrate its 75th birthday next year. The company was once a technology giant. But with old products, a lack of vision and a revolving door at the top, the company has been having trouble.

At a time when soul music is heavily tricked-out, singer Maxwell likes to pare things down, inviting listeners in with his smooth, fluttery singing and raw emotion. In 2001, Maxwell scored a top-selling album, then disappeared. He's back with a new album, BLACKsummers' Night.

There is so, so much good music being made all around the world — stunningly beautiful, deeply thought-provoking and powered by great beats. Here are 10 of our top picks for 2014.

Ann Powers and Stephen Thompson join hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton to look back at the highlights of 2017 in music, from the women's march on Washington to Kendrick Lamar's DAMN. and more.

In an interview with NPR on Sunday, retired tennis player John McEnroe said Serena Williams was the best female tennis player in the world, but compared to top male players "she'd be like 700."

Over the second half of the 20th century, radio gave music its deepest connection to Americans. By splitting the dial into different formats, it produced a pop scene of striking diversity.