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NPR got an early look at data showing vastly different opportunities for children of different races across the U.S. living just neighborhoods apart. Albany, N.Y., has some of the biggest inequities.

The modern environmental movement and the far-right movement might appear to be on opposing sides of the political ideology spectrum. But overlap does exist and researchers say it's growing.

The classic spiritual conjures themes of freedom and resilience, which flow through a conversation between pianist Lara Downes and the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative.

When the Zika crisis hit Brazil, women infected with the virus gave birth to babies with a debilitating condition. Some of the moms joined together to build a new life and to push for reparations.

In his new collection of short stories and a novella, Pelecanos explores crime, adoption and writing from an African-American point of view. He says he's "aware of the responsibility" to get it right.

The two Democratic challengers for the U.S. Senate believe focusing on health care during a pandemic will motivate voters for the Jan. 5 runoff. If both win, their party will control the U.S. Senate.

Demolition supervisor John Feal was working at ground zero 16 years ago when an 8,000-pound piece of steel crushed his foot. After being denied medical compensation, he became an advocate for others.

A hospital statement says Rep. Steve Scalise suffered fractured bones, injured internal organs and severe bleeding when he was shot in the hip. The gunman was killed by law enforcement officers.

Noel King talks to Jason Kessler, who organized this weekend's "Unite the Right" rally near the White House — one year after the deadly rally in Charlottesville, Va.

Trevor Paglen documents what hidden structures of data collection and mass surveillance look like — making sure we see what those in power might not want us to. Next he sends a satellite into space.