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The measure would allow the city to lease park and rec property to child care centers, which supporters say would help alleviate the city’s child care crisis.

An exhibition of illuminated manuscripts at the J. Paul Getty Museum explores how Jesus' mother was portrayed before Renaissance artists painted her with golden curls, perfect skin and blue eyes.

Governments are watching lucrative alcohol tax revenues dry up, as people drink less. In Japan, a plan to counter that trend is running into controversy.

From critical hits like Elden Ring to indie darlings like Tunic, it's been a busy year for video games. NPR staffers and contributors round up their favorites so far.

Federal officials made the emergency announcement Sunday amid panic from depositors over the state of uninsured deposits.

Public transportation will be free after 6 p.m. on Dec. 31, in an effort to encourage party goers to leave their cars at home.

With the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, many are concerned that same-sex marriage could be next. Will Republicans band together to protect this right for Americans?

Rick Singer pleaded guilty in 2019 to selling what he called "a side door" into top universities. The scheme snared dozens of wealthy clients, from actors to business titans and big-shot lawyers.

A decade ago, Jason Isbell gave his career a second act by facing his own mistakes. Can he help his listeners do the same?

The county Board of Supervisors unanimously elected Nora Vargas to serve as chair Tuesday, while Terra Lawson-Remer was chosen as vice chair.