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Strength training is good for everyone. But women who train regularly, reduce their risk of death from heart disease significantly. And here are 5 other hidden benefits of building muscle.

From lack of snow to wildfires, a record-warm winter had impacts across the country. Scientists say winters are warming faster than any other season in the U.S.

Is this your first total solar eclipse, or did you have your glasses out in 2017, too? However you're celebrating, we want to hear from you.

Actors, directors and musicians at the 2024 Oscars wore the red pins to support a group called Artists4Ceasefire, which is calling for an immediate and permanent cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war.

The U.S. ship left Virginia this weekend as part of an emergency mission to build a temporary pier in Gaza to facilitate aid. Biden criticized the Israeli prime minister over civilian deaths in Gaza.

The holiest month in the Muslim calendar begins for many on Monday. This is what NPR readers will be praying for.

It's the time of year when new lambs are born, and for some shepherds, the process raises difficult questions.

In the 2022 midterm elections, Black voter turnout dropped dramatically. Ahead of the presidential election in 2024, organizers warn it could happen again and political parties should pay attention.

It was a night of few surprises, but felt triumphant nonetheless. Here's what NPR pop culture critics had to say as they watched the 96th Academy Awards — from red carpet to the final winners.

Chains from Walmart and Target to Whole Foods and Publix are cutting back hours to give employees more time to restock shelves and sanitize stores.