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Michael Phelps, the winner of 22 Olympic medals, is coming out of retirement with an eye on competing at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. Phelps will…

In the NBA, the Sacramento Kings and guard Jimmer Fredette are working on a buyout of his contract.The Kings drafted Fredette with the 10th pick in 2011…

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wamc/local-wamc-995277.mp3Albany, NY – Well nothing was easy in the Big Easy for the Giants...On…

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wamc/local-wamc-969474.mp3Albany, NY – Well Miami has evened the Eastern Conference final at one game…

Since 1955, the King's name had been among the 1,000 most popular baby names each year. No longer. And for the second year in a row, Twillight's Jacob and Isabella rule as No. 1s.

A new investigation by The Washington Post shows that hundreds of people in Washington, D.C. are losing their homes over tax debts that often total less than $200. Host Michel Martin speaks with investigative journalist Michael Sallah, about how tax lien sales are forcing elderly homeowners onto the streets.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Larry Calhoun, who tracks and reports on gun crimes through his Twitter account, DC Realtime News.

The retailer acknowledged early Thursday that there was a massive security breach of its customers' credit and debit card accounts. It started the day before Thanksgiving and extended at least to Dec. 15 — the heart of the holiday shopping season.

Another person has jumped into the race for Ulster County Comptroller after fourth-term Democrat Elliot Auerbach said earlier this month that he will join…

In their final debate, President Bush and Sen. John Kerry differ sharply on domestic issues, including taxes, education and the economy. On health care, the president promotes medical savings accounts. Kerry argues that providing health coverage for all Americans is paramount. Hear NPR's Mara Liasson.