NPR's Scott Simon is a singular presence on air but his name is fairly common. Scott reflects on the bond he's formed with ...

Gen Z and millennial voters make up nearly half of the eligible voting population in this year’s election. In Georgia, the ...

President Biden has been receding from the spotlight as the campaign marches on. But he still holds the highest office in the ...

Chemicals used in food packaging and linked with health problems have been detected in the human body. The chemicals can move ...

Democrats and Republicans both think they can win the state's Second Congressional District — one of the swingiest in the ...

Neighbors in Greensboro say Ryan Routh, the man accused of pointing a rifle at the golf course where Donald Trump was playing ...

A beloved heirloom variety of New Mexico red chile commands high prices because of its scarcity. Finding farmers to continue ...

A new app is gaining popularity in Western states with major wildfire risk. It's staffed in part by volunteers who listen in on first responder radio frequencies.

Turmoil in the North Carolina gubernatorial race could have serious implications for the presidential race. Plus, Georgia poll workers may have to hand-count ballots in November.

Scott Simon is one of America's most admired writers and broadcasters. He is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday and is one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First. He has reported from ...

An increasing number of Venezuela opposition activists are trying to flee the country. But finding refuge in other Latin American countries can be challenging.

New Mexico's 2nd congressional district has flipped red to blue and back since it was established in 1969. Rep. Gabe Vasquez wants to be the first Democratic congressman re-elected in 40 years.