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The U.S. economy grew at an annual pace of 2% in the first three months of the year. That's an improvement from the previous quarter. But soaring energy prices could put a damper on growth.

The U.S. economy chugs into the new year in stronger shape than many forecasters had expected. But Americans remain wary about the high cost of living.

As the polls close this evening, there will be clues in the results coming in each hour that will signify whether the night is breaking for either party — or dragging out in a close contest.

NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Michele Smith discuss the NBA and NHL playoffs, and baseball's hottest new pitching prospect.

General Motors has reached a tentative deal with striking autoworkers. GM is the last of the Detroit carmakers to reach a settlement — potentially ending a six-and-a-half week strike.

http://66.225.205.104/JR20080602a.mp3 The board of Charlotte-based Wachovia has ousted CEO Ken Thompson. Some shareholders say it's a sign that Wachovia…

To see the speed of demographic change in Texas, look no further than Houston. Over the last few decades — despite crippling humidity, long commutes and a reputation for refineries — the city has become the most diverse in the nation.

South Carolina lawmakers are questioning the pace of the state's coronavirus vaccine rollout, even as health officials say they're vaccinating people faster than the rest of the country.

As thousands of National Guard troops begin deploying to the nation's capital ahead of Inauguration Day, police ask for help in identifying rioters who stormed the Capitol building on Wednesday.

The Hummer EV will go on sale in fall 2021. Known previously for its gas inefficiency, the new Hummer will now run completely on electricity.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has issued a new directive to boost mask wearing and tighten business restrictions amid rising coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. Occupancy and mass gathering limits remain unchanged in Monday's executive order.

The Pac-12 kicks off its new season in early November. But there won't be any fans in the stadiums. Businesses in two college football towns in Oregon are looking forward to football's return.

A federal judge in Texas halted President Biden's 100-day moratorium on deportations of unauthorized immigrants. That is just one obstacle as Biden tries to end Trump-era immigration policies.

The Department of Veterans Affairs will create a task force charged with researching the benefits of outdoor recreation in an effort to help reduce veteran suicides.

The co-star of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt talks about playing hilarious and bizarre TV characters, then goes back to his Broadway roots to sing a "sedentary" version of a Guys and Dolls classic.

The competitors in a high-altitude race were racing on an extremely narrow mountain path when hail, freezing rain and gale-force winds hit, catching them off guard.

Known affectionately as El Judio Maravilloso, "the marvelous Jew," the Brooklyn-born pianist, arranger, producer and activist helped to popularize the music that would become known as salsa.

Plant has spent the past half-decade exploring Americana and America itself, traveling through the U.S. and collaborating with roots musicians. Now 66, he's just hoping to stay unpredictable.

When unemployment is high, school districts have very little trouble finding drivers. But low unemployment spawns an exodus. In Nashville, Tenn., the needs are especially pressing.

With online schooling and missed doctor appointments, vaccinations for things like measles are off by as much as 18% from pre-pandemic levels — raising the prospect of outbreaks of old diseases.