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The software that causes Volkswagen cars to cheat official emissions tests only exists in one type of diesel engine, the carmaker says – and it has sold 11 million of them.

White American evangelical Christians have long been key backers of Israel. Now a major Israeli charity is wooing African-American churches for support. There are some political hurdles.

New websites ending in "health," "doctor" and "clinic" will soon start appearing online. But anyone can buy those names. Some public health researchers worry that they'll purvey bogus medical advice.

Retailers are optimistic about back-to-school sales because the job market has been strengthening and gas prices falling. Still, many retailers count on sales-tax holidays to lure shoppers to malls.

Your favorite YouTube video synched up on TV as easily as your Thursday night lineup? With Google TV, it's happening right now. Culture Lust contributor Aaron Watanabe investigates TV's digital upgrade. TiVO who?

Triclosan is no better at getting germs off your hands than plain old soap, a study finds. Manufacturers are responding to safety concerns about that antimicrobial by switching to others.

A new legal measure will place a host of restrictions on Internet companies and users. One provision will require bloggers to register with the government if they get more than 3,000 hits a day.

At age 14, author Aaron Gwyn was lonely and angry. His dad was dead. His mom was addicted to pills. Then he discovered The Stranger, a novel of absurdity and detachment. Somehow, it helped him deal.

NPR Ed takes on the question that has long divided parents and experts alike.

Tech savvy San Diegans are some of the first in the country to adopt a new mobile payment method called LevelUp.