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The same law firm that recently succeeded in releasing "Happy Birthday" from copyright rules is now hoping to do the same for the civil rights anthem.

About 40,000 Verizon workers went on strike Wednesday demanding an extension on talks for a new labor contract. The workers are represented by two unions, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the Communications Workers of America.

In preparation for sea level rise, vulnerable cities are building infrastructure to protect themselves. But as a look at New Orleans and Philadelphia shows, the strategies are unique to each city.

After 20 years in the NBA, the point guard played his last game Wednesday night. He scored a season-high 60 points in the final game.

Infrared thermal cameras have revolutionized the way rangers can see into the dark. But sometimes, experience trumps technology.

The Golden State Warriors broke the NBA record for most wins in a season. Steve Inskeep talks to Diamond Leung, who covers the team for the San Jose Mercury News, and was there Wednesday night.

Peabody Energy, the largest coal company in the United States, filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday. The company is the second major coal company based in St. Louis to file for Chapter 11 protection.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will be on the phone for hours Thursday with callers from around Russia. Steve Inskeep talks to Andrew Roth, who reports for The Washington Post in Moscow.

Clean, safe drinking water is essential to life. To get that water, however, requires a sludge of chemicals, countless testings — and different treatment processes depending on where you live.

This tax season marks the first time that every married couple in the U.S. can file both state and federal taxes together, after the Supreme Court legalized same-sex unions across the land last year.