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A drive in the Kentucky countryside once meant frequent vistas of tobacco, growing golden green or — after it had been cut and spiked — wilting to a…

The 96-year-old guitarist was probably the last living link to Mississippi Delta blues.

The International Space Station, which has been constantly manned since 2000, may have to be abandoned later this year following the launch failure of a Russian rocket last week. Until the problem with that rocket is resolved, there will be no way to get astronauts to the station. Robert Siegel speaks with Dr. Leroy Chiao, a former NASA astronaut, about what that would mean to the station — and the six astronauts currently on board.

Roads and bridges are out in Wilmington, Vt., in the wake of Hurricane Irene. Melissa Block talks with Fred Ventresco, town manager of Wilmington, for more.

Why do Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr on different days? The answer depends on the moon, but it's not as simple as it sounds.

President Obama traveled to Minneapolis Tuesday and addressed the annual national conference of the American Legion. Robert Siegel talks to NPR's Mara Liasson for more.

A new poll shows Democratic Governor Steve Beshear pummeling Republican opponent David Williams in the 2011 gubernatorial race and raises questions if the…

Scientists say a new finding may help them design or look for specific kinds of drugs that inhibit a critical chemical for the malaria parasite.

The rebel fighters have Moammar Gadhafi's forces pinned down in the coastal city of Sirte and say they have until this Saturday to surrender or face a rebel offensive.

The NCAA handed down the punishments after a convicted Ponzi schemer said he provided impermissible benefits to 72 student athletes.