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When she was in the sixth grade, Tanya Eby's world was unraveling. One day, overcome with grief, she cried in class — and her teacher, Mrs. Welch, wrapped Eby in a hug.

When Paul Cotter's father began to show signs of early-onset Alzheimer's disease, he lost job after job. Then, a small local company offered him a role that helped rebuild his sense of purpose.

After Vivian Curren's young son threw sand on another child at a park, she assumed she was about to be judged for poor parenting. Instead, a stranger's response made Curren feel like a good mom.

President Trump announced in a late-night tweet that he would suspend immigration into the U.S. But that executive order — which has not yet been released — may contain some big exemptions.

Attorneys and activists lauded the jury verdict that found three white men guilty in the murder of a 25-year-old Black man.

When gold was discovered in Alaska and Canada in the 1890s, thousands packed their bags and headed north, knowing little of the troubles they would face. Howard Blum writes about their adventures in The Floor Of Heaven: A True Tale of the Last Frontier and the Yukon Gold Rush.

The U.S. government announced it would allow foreign diesel deliveries to Puerto Rico as it faces a dwindling supply of fuel nearly two weeks after Hurricane Fiona pummeled the U.S. territory.

Historically black colleges and universities are developing new pathways for formerly incarcerated people to earn a degree and transition

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: BTS, Sandra Oh and meditations on humor.

This weekend is a veritable sportstravaganza! Slate's Mike Pesca talks Stanley Cup, NBA Finals and Belmont Stakes with NPR's Rachel Martin.