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The Cheat River runs through historic mining country in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. Coal has been an economic boost to the area, but often at a cost to the environment. The Cheat was one such casualty.

Accusations are flying in Virginia’s gubernatorial contest about whether someone born outside of the Commonwealth is well suited to serve. Upon flipping…

Major League Baseball announced Monday it is suspending Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun for the rest of the season for violating doping policy. Robert Siegel talks with NPR's Tom Goldman about the move.

For three consecutive weeks, the Spanish-language TV network's prime-time ratings have dominated among young adult viewers.

Watch C-SPAN long enough and you'll see members of Congress using big visual aids, known as floor charts. Many are about as sophisticated as those you'd see in grade school. Here are some of the best — and worst.

When Dallas barbecue restaurant Pecan Lodge opened three years ago, there was no line of customers waiting to taste the brisket. But that all changed when Texas Monthly barbecue critic Daniel Vaughn rated the Pecan Lodge barbecue among the very best in the state.

Renee Montagne talks with Aaron David Miller of the Middle East Program at the Woodrow Wilson Center about the prospect of renewed negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians.

A crowd moved quickly Monday to tip a train car enough so that a woman who had fallen on to the tracks could be freed. Eight minutes later, the train was on its way again.

During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, more and more Muslims are turning to digital apps and gadgets to guide prayers and share in the fast. Host Michel Martin talks with Arsalan Iftikhar, founder of TheMuslimGuy.com, to learn more.

The doors at the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital swung open revealing the former Kate Middleton gently holding the third in line for the throne. Prince William said, the baby had "her looks, thankfully."