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Similar settlements — known as consent decrees — have required cities to allow independent monitors to oversee new policies. They typically also require new training.

Teens living on reservations often face a daunting array of hurdles. To help them cope, Navajo sibling musicians Clayson and Jeneda Benally are working to inspire students to write songs of their own.

NPR's Arun Rath speaks with a California landscaper who says demand for her business is booming.

Vocational education is enjoying a renaissance in many U.S. schools. In Nashville, Tenn., all high-schoolers are encouraged to take three career-training classes, regardless of college plans.

The self-styled Islamic State has made a practice of public beheadings and other horrific acts of violence. It's taking a huge toll on Iraqis, only a fraction of whom are getting the help they need.

In the 1960s and '70s, Piano was involved in the battle to revive decaying historic centers of cities. Now the Pritzker Prize-winning architect is fighting to save their often desolate outskirts.

The upcoming bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao may or may not be the greatest of all time, but the two fighters are expected to take home at least $200 million combined.

A research review suggests reminding people when their vaccinations are due or overdue increases the number of people who get immunized.

A new study looks at patient records for a variety of cancers from 71 countries. Some of the data is encouraging — and some is discouraging.

Scott Simon talks with economist Phil Levy about President Trump's performance in Davos. Levy served in the George W. Bush administration and is now with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.