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An L.A. church worked with a nonprofit to buy millions in medical debt for pennies on the dollar and forgive it. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Craig Antico, co-founder of the nonprofit, RIP Medical Debt.

A severe summer storm system swept from Alabama to New York on Monday, leaving a trail of toppled trees, damaged buildings and transportation headaches in its wake.

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, but indicated that rates could fall in the coming months if inflation continues to cool.

“My God, I can really feel the fabric of society tearing.”That thought haunted Eric Whitacre as he saw the effects of the coronavirus pandemic in its…

"I think there are some assumptions about the ability of a female brass player versus a male brass player," said Stiletto Brass Quintet hornist Misty…

He composed music for a single instrument–the piano–at a time when other composers were writing works for monster concerts. His personal life was quiet,…

The finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee are Thursday: the day when adults feel bad because they can't spell some of the words that kids can.

Merrill, the daughter of Wall Street broker E.F. Hutton and cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post, went on to become a leading lady in movies. She died Monday at her home in East Hampton, N.Y.

Here's the problem.: I'm planning a broadcast of a splendid recording of Handel's first smash hit Italian language opera, Rinaldo. This is an opera seria;…

Labor unions and community organizations are partnering to give away more than 40,000 free children’s books to Ohio educators and families. The event is sponsored by the Ohio Federation of Teachers, the Central Ohio Labor Council, St. Stephen’s Community House, First Book, and the American Federation of Teachers.