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Jane Goodall, the influential primatologist and conservationist, died this week at the age of 91. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on her legacy and love for chimpanzees.

U.S. auto sales are expected to decline for the second year in a row. But analysts say the industry is relatively healthy as consumers flock to higher-profit SUVs and trucks.

Mary Lou McDonald represents a new generation and could appeal to a wider range of voters in Ireland — but critics warn she's still inextricably tied to many of her party's hard-line policies.

The Trump administration has talked about prioritizing the opioid crisis, but states have seen little in the way of new resources. And, in some states, getting into treatment is becoming even harder.

Great white shark tours have become popular around Cape Cod as more of the largest predator fish are showing up.

The U.S. economy grew substantially faster in the final months of 2023 than forecasters had expected. For all of last year, the economy grew 3.1% — defying forecasts of a likely recession.

It takes skill and practice to navigate the world in a wheelchair. This summer program teaches kids how, one wheelie at a time.

Scenes from some of the most popular TikToks from the Global South in 2024: a dancing teen from the Philippines; an homage to Mr. Bean, that cute baby pygmy hippo.

New Justice Department leaders say past enforcement of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act is "the prototypical example" of what they call "the weaponization of law enforcement."

Facing financial headwinds, budget carrier Avelo Airlines struck a deal to operate deportation flights for ICE. Now it's dealing with angry customers and politicians at its hub in Connecticut.