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NPR's Richard Harris reports that the Clinton administration today issued long-anticipated regulations aimed at restricting smoking by young people. The move for the first time gives the Food and Drug Administration jurisdiction over cigarettes and other tobacco products. The regulations include a number of measures aimed at making it harder for young people to get cigarettes, including restrictions on advertising and sales of tobacco products.

James Jones is a Black member of the Church of Latter-day Saints, widely known as the Mormon Church, who is using his church's theology to teach anti-racist principles to fellow members.

Democrats could have a narrow path to winning the Senate, with these specific states on the table.

China will impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on imports of U.S. farm products, including chicken, pork, and soy. They follow Trump's order to raise tariffs on imports of Chinese products to 20%.

As BPA is phased out of some plastics, there are questions about the safety of other chemicals. A suit has been filed against Eastman, a company that makes a new BPA-free plastic called Tritan. Do other chemicals carry the same risks alleged for BPA?

Federal agencies are working furiously to find out what is causing people to sicken and are warning consumers not to vape.

Since beef prices are going up, food processors are once again looking at cheap "lean, finely textured beef." But this time, they're preparing for consumers' concerns.

The album "You've Got To Learn" captures Simone's 1966 Newport Jazz Festival performance, including a previously unrecorded song and a reimagined version of "Mississippi Goddam."

House Republicans have elected Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., to be the next speaker. He will take office with just over three weeks before government funding expires on Nov. 17.

While in Tokyo, we happened across this energetic band featuring the unique vocals of Yu Sakai, so we had to bring them to Tiny Desk.

From his deep baritone chest to wonderfully fluttering head voice, Michael Mayo joyfully bends notes to his will.

Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed two bills Monday that he says would be harmful to the environment.

The hamburger chain warns that a penalty on employers that don't offer health coverage will crimp its profits.

Maurice White, the founder of Earth, Wind & Fire, has died at age 74. The horn-driven band was known for 1970s hits such as "Shining Star" and "September."

Solomon turned a modest record shop in Sacramento, Calif. into a world-spanning empire at the height of the CD era. He died on Sunday night at age 92.

LL Cool J, Lionel Richie, Gloria Estefan, Norman Lear and Carmen de Lavallade are honored as President Trump skips the ceremony.

The International Monetary Fund says it is preparing to add China's currency, the yuan, to its list of reserve currencies. The move could help China's economy in the long run, but it would also require China to become more transparent about its monetary policies.

Residents will get a chance to voice their opinions soon on the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools proposed equity policy. After more than a year of…

Congress has approved two major spending bills to fund the federal government through September 2020. The package heads to the president's desk for his signature.

After two incidents, the company is offering free repair kits to customers.