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The longest-running U.S. public service ad turns 80 today. We're taking a look back at Smokey Bear's origin and the evolution of his message.

"If it's hot outside for you, it's most likely even hotter for your pet," one expert tells NPR. Here's how to protect your pet outdoors, keep them engaged inside and respond to signs of heat stroke.

Nir Kalron was once an Israeli commando, then private security consultant to African leaders, and a dealer of legal arms. Today he's working with African locals to hunt ivory poachers via satellite.

The farmers markets opening up in lower-income neighborhoods may not be as good a business for farmers, but they're helping build community. And they're making fresh food available that people might have thought was outside of their budget.

Automatic federal budget cuts that kicked in March 1 have had little initial impact in many parts of the government. In a few programs, however, the effect has been real and painful as the government has begun cutting $85 billion from its spending through the end of September.

Athletic associations in more than 30 states allow high school football to be played during the coronavirus pandemic. Parents, boosters and fans say it's needed. But is playing safe?

Parks and Recreation colleagues Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang bonded over their experiences as Asian-Americans living very different lives from their parents. Their new series is streaming on Netflix.

More than a half century after the civil rights movement of the 1950s and '60s, there remains little tradition of protest in East Texas, and scant experience with organizing.

Governor Andy Beshear announced that $16,555,146 million in reimbursements are going to help 18 central Kentucky governments to help with expenses aquired…

Retail expert Katie Thomas scours her local shopping mall in Pittsburgh to divine what Americans' shopping habits reveal about the economy and the nation's future.