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For some marginalized communities the second Trump term is fraught with fears over personal safety. In Minneapolis, one organization is helping neighbors with de-escalation services and gun training.

A few parts of the country may get a white Christmas in 2024, but the majority will not. And in the future, shifts in weather patterns driven by global warming may make them even less likely.

How does fitness and movement change across the lifespan? According to NPR's Allison Aubrey, who covers health and wellness, the official recommendation is to aim for more than 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity physical activity. That could be ...

After learning the U.S. doesn't officially recognize the bald eagle as its national bird, a Minnesota man swooped in. This week the House passed his bill, which now heads to Biden's desk.

The state cut off funding to Planned Parenthood because it provided non-abortion services to Medicaid patients.

Luigi Mangione is charged with murder as an act of terrorism in the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. Here's what that means. And, could reality TV stars unionize? Why it could be hard.

Twenty-five years ago, a boy named Elian Gonzalez appeared -- remarkably alive -- in the waters off the coast of Miami. Immediately, his fate became the subject of an international debate: Should he stay in the U.S.? Or should he be returned to Cuba, ...

Lionel trains turns 125, celebrating more than a century of holiday magic. From historic models to smartphone-controlled locomotives, these iconic toy trains continue to captivate kids and collectors alike.

Whether you're driving or flying this holiday season, you'll be part of one the busiest travel seasons of the year. Triple A shares some tips on how to make holiday travel a little bit easier.

Data show that women and girls are rarely the assailants in mass shootings. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with forensic psychologist Jillian Peterson about the facts and reasons behind that data.