As America marks its 250th birthday, NPR's Michel Martin and Steve Inskeep discuss films that capture the American experience, from 'Do The Right Thing' to 'Gran Torino'.

For workers who have to stay on the job outdoors in extreme heat, a few simple measures can decrease the risk of heat stroke. Awareness and education play a big role.

Star player Folarin Balogun is eligible to play in the World Cup's Round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday, according to ...

Memphis police say National Guard troops fired their weapons in the early morning hours of July 5th, killing a man who was ...

People in the Northern Mariana Islands – remote U.S. territories in the Pacific Ocean – are preparing for Super Typhoon Bavi, ...

Women make up a miniscule 3% of construction workers in Kenya. But a nonprofit group is offering them a way to get into the ...

As NATO leaders gather for this week's summit in Turkey, Europe is preparing to shoulder more of its own defense. David M. Cattler of the Center for European Policy Analysis explains why.

Mexico's World Cup run has inspired a phrase heard across the country: "Y si sí." Or in English: "What if we can?" Anamaria Sayre reports from Mexico City.

NPR's Don Gonyea sends an audio postcard from Detroit's Guardian Building, an Art Deco landmark that reflects the city's resilience and beauty.

Writer Mitchell S. Jackson says loving America means telling the truth about its past, even when its uncomfortable. He reflects on the country's 250th birthday.