Here & Now

Sara Levine's darkly comic novel follows a woman whose babysitting duties take a bizarre turn after a dog dies at the park.

Michelle Theall recounts how her family was affected by a Catholic school's policy excluding children with same-sex parents.

Journalist Gabe Bullard argues that embracing a little more friction in everyday life could make us happier and more connected.

Local reporters examine the contests and political dynamics that could help determine control of Congress.

The military action near the Strait of Hormuz comes despite Trump's pledge to avoid new attacks before Election Day.

State and federal policy changes are making college less accessible and more expensive for students without legal immigration status.

Americans are experiencing vastly different financial realities as economic concerns take center stage in the midterms.

Damaged roads and widespread power and water outages are creating additional obstacles for voters on Election Day.

Reporters in three states break down the contests, candidates and issues shaping the midterm elections.

Filmed over a decade, the documentary explores war, displacement and belonging through the experiences of a young woman and her family.

Reporter Akbar Shahid Ahmed draws on more than 150 interviews to explore the secrecy, internal dissent and decisions that shaped U.S. policy.

Early voting suggests strong turnout among key Democratic constituencies.

A dedicated online community is investigating whether the crossword puzzles appearing on screen are authentic.

President Trump's Justice Department on Monday asked the Supreme Court to force California to set aside thousands of disputed ballots just one day before the election. 

From severance packages to health insurance, workers have several financial factors to weigh before making a decision.

NPR traces the origins of the sweet, milky tea that has become a staple of mornings across the region.

Rep. Haley Stevens' decision to back Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed marks a dramatic break with her party.

NPR's Allison Aubrey explores anhedonia, a loss of pleasure that can affect people even as they go about their daily lives.

Democrats are sitting out the race as independent Dan Osborn seeks to unseat Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts.

As disappearances continue, families frustrated with the government's response are taking the search for their loved ones into their own hands.

An aging generation of farmers faces growing challenges passing down their land as agricultural costs and uncertainty rise.

Two GOP lawmakers in competitive districts are navigating their relationships with the president as voters prepare to head to the polls.

The justices are considering a case involving the bipartisan 2018 criminal justice reform law and its implementation.

Over the past several years, tens of millions of dollars' worth of donated skin has made its way from American tissue banks to biotech companies in South Korea.

With Halloween this weekend, we get some books to get the blood racing from "The Stacks" host and creator Traci Thomas.