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Tim Owens, lead producer of the Jazz Profiles series, looks back on the creation of the long-running documentary series, working with Wilson and some of her favorite episodes.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Jorge Makriniotis, the general manager of Venezuela's only remaining nationally circulated and anti-government newspaper, about publishing its final edition.

The National Park Service is transporting hundreds of wild mountain goats from Olympic National Park to the North Cascades in Washington state.

When Illinois legalized recreational marijuana, lawmakers promised those who were harmed by the war on drugs would be able to cash in. That is not what happened.

Scientists say the pandemic will end in the U.S. only when we achieve what's called herd immunity. Play with our simulations to see how immunity can stop an outbreak in its tracks.

From emergency savings accounts to assistance for student loan borrowers, the new federal spending bill aims to make it easier to save for retirement.

The bill, which creates a flat tax and makes some property tax changes, could cost local governments and schools more than a billion dollars, and is a top priority of House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill).

Stock prices Tuesday had their biggest one-day gain in five years. Prices jumped after the Federal Reserve decided to cut a key interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point. Fed policymakers said they remain concerned about the slowing U.S. economy and suggested that they may cut rates again.

Refinancing is not available to everyone. But those who can refinance switch from adjustable- to fixed-rate mortgages, locking money in at rates their parents in the 1980s never dreamed of. Many shave a couple of hundred dollars off their monthly mortgage payment; some get an even bigger windfall.

After months of negotiations, House Bill 96 is headed to Gov. Mike DeWine for his signature, and perhaps some line-item vetoes.