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Researchers say it takes a lot of brainpower to stop an action, once it's underway. A study found that when people have to change a planned movement, 11 different brain areas have to get involved.

The U.S. Olympic Skating Team was chosen this weekend, but the choice was not without controversy. NPR's Michel Martin talks with Christine Brennan from USA Today about the selection process.

The Trump administration plans to decide the fate of some 200,000 Salvadorans on Temporary Protected Status, which if revoked would deport them and others back to countries hit by violent crime.

Cecile Richards is leaving Planned Parenthood after more than a decade as president of the reproductive rights group. She has been at the forefront of the debate over abortion.

Deadly mudslides occured in Santa Barbara County, Calif., after heavy rain pushed debris down fire-scarred hillsides. If it rains again, more debris could be swept down the mountains.

Republicans seem to have secured enough votes to pass their tax bill next week. It marks the most sweeping tax overhaul in decades. Guest host Ray Suarez speaks with NPR's Kelsey Snell about the bill.

Crystal Joyce's son — her youngest child — leaves for college in the fall, and she's worried about "not being needed as much as a mom." Ana Machado shares advice on the transition to an empty nest.

AOL instant messenger signed off for the final time this morning — 20 years after changing online communication.

A Cleveland band that mixes funk, reggae and hip hop is hoping to grow its loyal following this coming year. In this week’s Shuffle, WKSU's Amanda...

The tax overhaul making its way though Congress includes some provisions that worry Jose Adames, president of El Centro College, a community college in Dallas. NPR's Scott Simon asks him why.