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A pandemic is likely to crop up in the next few decades, many scientists predict. To help readers prepare, NPR created its first-ever Pandemic Preparedness Kit. But it's not your traditional kit.

The jazz-rock pioneer passed away in his sleep Feb. 19 in New York City.

The conductor who worked with the Minneapolis symphony for more than 50 years — and brought them to national prominence — died Tuesday at age 93.

Riffing off a Baroque cantata, the Pulitzer-winner creates a beautiful and luminous musical balm.

The Academy has a history of baffling picks for Best Score — but this year's nominees are so daring and startling that it's hard to go wrong.

After minor surgeries, many dentists used to reflexively prescribe quick-acting opioids to relieve a patient's pain. Now they're learning to counsel patients about better, less addictive alternatives.

The Trump administration hasn't taken action on its promises to protect religious liberties, which some see as opposing LGBTQ people. But some state legislatures are taking this as support.

A recent study looked at colleges across the country and which ones were able to graduate low-income students into high earning jobs.

Between three GoFundMe pages, thousands of strangers have opened their wallets for the victims. Still, many in India fear last week's shooting shows the U.S. is now a dangerous place for immigrants.

The People's Court was one of the biggest hits among syndicated reality TV shows. Judge Joseph Wapner was joined on the show by real-life bailiff Rusty Burrell and host Doug Llewelyn.