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The SS United States, once a luxurious ocean liner, holds the speed record for crossing the Atlantic. It's rusting away at a pier in Philadelphia and could soon be evicted and scrapped.

The game show host was a weatherman in Los Angeles before starting on "Wheel of Fortune" in 1981.

Jasmyn Williams moves to an all-Black community, where everyone is suspiciously happy. Is it the spa treatments? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Nicola Yoon about her new novel, "One of Our Kind."

The U.S. has some of the toughest environmental laws in the world and has been content to let other countries mine, and buy many of its critical minerals on the global market. In recent years, there's been a push to get them at home with China and Russia dominating that market.

Historical markers have been used to spread hate — with racist language, ideas and intent. They also have been able to unlock secrets — even from a long-forgotten murder in rural Alabama.

Holiday music rules the pop charts once again this week, as Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" scores its 17th nonconsecutive week at No. 1 — the third longest run of all time.

Apprenticeships are becoming a popular alternative to college as a career path. But demand is outpacing the supply of employers who offer them.

Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson discuss how their book, 1619 Project's Born on the Water, helps young Black children feel affirmed in where they come from.

In the final hours before the 2024 election season closes, the presidential campaigns are reaching out to voters in key swing states including North Carolina, Michigan and Nevada.

If you're short on plans this weekend around the Charlotte area, we've got you covered. Some socially distant happenings include a live jazz concert in uptown, a mural demonstration, a new exhibit on pandemic-era art and an Earth Day weekend festival out in the sun.

The U.S. spends twice as much on medical care per person than other wealthy countries. That has led to a health care system that’s rich in resources, but with health outcomes that are remarkably poor.

How did Samuel Barber's stirring, lush work for strings — music that has become America's semi-official music of mourning — morph into a beloved and endlessly remixed dance floor anthem?

Early American composers could have shaken off their European sound and mined the rich trove of African American music. They didn't. And one historian believes we're worse off because of it.

Listen to seasonal performances by Loudon Wainwright III, Holly Cole, The Roches and more, all recorded live on the Mountain Stage.

JazzSetramps up with music from Newport 2012. From the Quad Stage, hear the first-call drummer and Grammy-winning vocalist lead inspiring sets, back to back.

The Pop Culture Happy Hour host shares his favorite albums and songs of 2021.

The NPR Music senior manager shares his favorite albums and songs of 2021.

It was the year of "Stacy's Mom," "Seven Nation Army" and "Hey Ya," along with several excellent albums from singer-songwriters and Warren Zevon's final studio album.

Gay-marriage supporters suffered two high-profile defeats in recent days. More legal battles are ahead. What's next for activists on each side? Brad Sears, an advocate of same-sex marriage, gives Sheilah Kast his view.

The 24-year-old tennis champ is leaving IMG to start an agency of her own.