This year’s best and most-read stories range from investigative pieces to unforgettable personal narratives. These are the ...

The world is a pretty fascinating place. But there are so many things happening all at once that you’d be forgiven for ...

When Buford Pusser’s wife was killed, his grief turned into the movie ‘Walking Tall.’ But a new report from investigators suggests it was all a lie.

In a post shared on Reddit on Tuesday under the username u/ireallymissbuffy, the black kitty can be seen loafing at the top ...

Most of us have been low-key bullied by our pets for a spot on the couch, but Maya really takes it to a whole new level. Over ...

A variety of studies are showing that rough-and-tumble play is important for animals and kids alike.

The VCA Animal Hospital explains dogs sniff each other’s rear ends because that’s where the anal glands are located—tiny sacs that release unique chemical signals packed with information. These scents ...

More is not always better. When we are bombarded with hundreds of digital photographs in a day, the odds mount against the ...

Photographs help us look back on the moments that defined the year. Taken by NPR photojournalists nationwide, this collection goes beyond the headlines to reveal quietly powerful human stories.

Life doesn’t always change through grand gestures — sometimes it’s the smallest moments that leave the deepest mark. A ...

If it feels like your rib cage is literally expanding during pregnancy, that's because it is — and it can hurt.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is often talked about as a candidate for the 2020 presidential election, but Democrats disagree about ...