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The fundraising events cast schoolteachers as servers at local McDonald's. Supporters say the events bring families and teachers closer. Critics say they turn teachers into billboards for fast food.

Earlier this month, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said some police are holding back, afraid of ending up on a viral video. Friday, the FBI director seemed to echo that concern. It's become a hot topic for the nation's police chiefs, who are meeting this week in Chicago.

Drug plans offered by private insurers under Medicare change from year to year. It pays to check around for the best deal during open enrollment season.

So far, most Americans have benefited from falling commodity prices: Consumer inflation has remained low. But now the pain is spreading as companies like Caterpillar and Alcoa respond to hard times.

The Columbus Symphony ends this season's Classical Series concerts this Friday and Saturday in the Ohio Theatre. Vadim Gluzman is the violin soloist. The…

There always seems to be a focus on fitness around the New Year but the fitness industry appears to be booming in Columbus. It may mean that that central…

In the search for secure and sustainable agriculture, some say organic isn't good enough. An alternative landscape design system known as permaculture…

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Hugh de Kretser, director of the Melbourne-based Human Rights Law Center, about allegations that the government paid smugglers to take the boat back to Indonesia.

The win sets up a No. 2 vs. No. 1 matchup when the Americans will face Germany on Tuesday, as the U.S. continues its pursuit of its first World Cup title since 1999.

Exceptionally dry conditions are fueling major blazes across the Pacific Northwest. A drought and rapid development in Washington mean the state may not be prepared to deal with a long, hot summer.