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A scholar studying ancient texts says Achilles' famous weak spot may not have been his heel. The answer lies in translation and anatomy.

The hosts of the podcast 'When the World Comes to Texas,' Miranda Suarez and Ron Corning, talk about what they learned about Texas while reporting on the World Cup in their state.

Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again. The U.S. military says traffic is still flowing. NPR's Jane Arraf reports from Beirut.

The Justice Department's opinion challenges civil rights protections that have long treated the institutionalization of disabled Americans as a last resort.

President Trump's beautification project of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has become plagued with a robust algae bloom, despite a $14 million investment and a coating of "American flag blue."

Loons, beloved American waterbirds, face threats from climate change and pollution. An oil spill settlement funds a new phone app helping non-scientists to aid research on these birds.

The ceasefire agreement between the U.S, and Iran extends to Lebanon, but the fighting there has yet to stop and Israel says it is not withdrawing.

SpaceX stock hit the market last week. Here's how it could turn up in your retirement or investment portfolio.

What's brown and sticky? A stick, of course. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Paul Silvia, a psychology professor at UNC Greensboro, about new research on what makes a good dad joke.

President Trump's numbers are falling, as many Americans harbor concerns about the economy. His approval now stands at 36% — according to the latest NPR/ PBS News/Marist Poll — a new low.