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Jon Ossoff Wins Georgia's Democratic Senate Primary

Ossoff finishes far ahead of the other six Democratic candidates. He will face Republican Sen. David Perdue in November.

10 Education Stories You May Have Missed This Summer

The school shootings that weren't; a student loan watchdog quits; the number of chronically absent students is on the rise; and the top high school play and musical.

Chance the Rapper performs in L.A. in November 2016. His mixtape <em>Coloring Book </em>can't be bought — but by<strong> </strong><em>Billboard</em>'s rules, it was streamed enough times last year to equal 500,000 album "sales."

From Mozart To Adele To Chance The Rapper, Measuring Album Sales Means Being Specific

In 2016, the album that sold the most physical CDs worldwide wasn't anywhere near the top of the charts — and one of the best-charting records of the year couldn't be bought at all.

Allegations surrounding the signing of Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior of FC Barcelona (shown here, left, tackling Jose Sosa of Club Atletico de Madrid on May 17 in Barcelona) are at the heart of tax fraud charges against the storied soccer club.

Financial Scandals Tarnish Spanish Soccer Glory

FC Barcelona — home to two of soccer's superstars, Messi and Neymar — has been indicted on tax fraud, a sign that the culture of impunity among Europe's top soccer clubs may be coming to an end.

A waitress wears a face mask while serving at Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant in Los Angeles on June 15.

Hope For Normalcy Is Growing. Here's What Americans Are Still Worried About

Here's what U.S. adults say about President Biden's handling of the economy, their top economic concerns and how they feel about the coronavirus pandemic, based on a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll.

Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Vice President of Partnerships Dan Rose and Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg walk together at the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference in July 2018 in Sun Valley, Idaho. Top tech and media moguls descend on the resort every year for a week of activities — and deals.

Moguls, Deals And Patagonia Vests: A Look Inside 'Summer Camp For Billionaires'

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg is expected to attend. So is Apple's Tim Cook. A look inside the Sun Valley conference for top media and tech moguls organized by a little known investment firm.

Republican Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, Del. Barry Knight, Chesapeake, explains amendments during the special session of the 2022 Virginia General Assembly to consider budget amendments, June 17, 2022, in Richmond, Va. Knight, the top budget negotiator for Virginia House Republicans, said Monday, July 31, 2023, he offered a major compromise nearly two weeks ago that would end his party’s push this year for a reduction in the top individual tax rate, but he's still waiting for a response from Democratic leaders.

Virginia Republicans offer concession on tax plan as budget stalemate drags on

Virginia House Republicans are backing away from a previous request for a permanent individual tax rate reduction amid a long-running partisan impasse over the state's spending plan.

A look at the summer and fall box office

This past summer's box office was sluggish, but over the weekend, Hollywood found help in the form of the devil. The Conjuring: Last Rites ended up having the top horror movie opening of all time.

New proteins, better batteries: Scientists are using AI to speed up discoveries

New artificial intelligence tools are being rapidly developed across the sciences. They may not be able to solve every problem, but in some cases, they're shortening the time to new breakthroughs.

X's chatbot can now generate AI images. A lack of guardrails raises election concerns

NPR was able to produce depictions that appear to show ballot drop boxes being stuffed and of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump holding firearms.

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