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Sheila Bair was the head of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation during the 2008 financial crisis. She warns that American democracy may not be able to withstand another bank bailout.

What to expect when you're expecting? Probably not a 47,000-acre blaze. But that's what Dennis Dickey got after he fired at a target meant to explode in blue or pink. Now, he has pleaded guilty.

A look at one of the most extraordinary developments in human history: how China's government has lifted hundreds of millions out of poverty – in just 40 years.

The Supreme Court's new term began Monday with just eight justices as the fight over Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination continues.

A central Kentucky equine veterinarian says Anita Madden’s interest, passion, and knowledge of the horse industry was impactful. She died last week at the…

California is the largest state in the country to do away with money bail. Many progressive legal groups say it will result in more people detained without evidence or trial.

Arthur Ashkin, a U.S. physicist won for work with optical tweezers and Gérard Mourou of France and Donna Strickland of Canada won for generating high-intensity ultra-short optical pulses.

Steve Inskeep talks to former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker on the bureau's process into the probe of sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

Experts say President Trump's new trade deal has a lot in common with the North American Free Trade Agreement that it replaces, but with some changes that could benefit labor.

Rachel Martin talks to White House trade adviser Peter Navarro about the deal involving the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Trump wants to sign it by November. NPR's Scott Horsley comments on the discussion.