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Groundbreaking Black mathematician Gladys West, who helped develop the algorithms behind GPS, died Jan. 17 at age 95. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Marvin Jackson, who co-wrote West's memoir.

Sudden or severe cold temperature can cause trees to experience "frost crack." NPR's Scott Simon talks with Bill McNee of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources about what happens and why.

The EEOC voted to rescind its 2024 harassment guidance, which explained what constitutes unlawful harassment. The vote came amid a fight over a section of the guidance focused on gender identity.

Americans are still spending money, which is helping drive solid economic growth, but a large share of that spending is being done by a relatively small group of well-off shoppers.

Federal agents have shot and killed another person in Minneapolis, this time a 51-year-old man.

Yodeling has been officially recognized by the UN as part of the world's intangible cultural heritage.

A federal immigration agent killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti on Saturday in Minneapolis. Pretti was an intensive care unit nurse at a local veterans hospital.

A massive winter storm has blanketed parts of the U.S. with snow, sleet and ice, resulting in power outages and exploding trees.

This year's Super Bowl matchup is set after two different but equally nail-biting AFC and NFC championship games.

The schools are raising questions about whether public money can be used for religious education.