Hear the latest in plans for a new police building and data center codes in Ozark, reporting on the "Handle with Care" program in Nixa and news that the Springfield Cardinals will be changing their name.
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Richard E. Aaron/RedfernsParton, who died at 80 on Tuesday, had charm, depth, beauty, wit and radiant goodness. She was also a songwriter whose work told the story not just of country music but of the country itself. -
GODOFREDO A. VASQUEZ/AFP via Getty ImagesThe social media giant also agreed to make sweeping changes to Instagram and Facebook.
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Farrar, Straus and GirouxLike much of Rachel Cusk's work, Life of M is driven by her concern with conditions that impede self-definition -- for writers, artists, and women in particular. -
Niranjan Shrestha/APThe disaster is linked to climate change, with experts noting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather.
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NPR's A Martinez talks with actor Will Forte about the long-delayed release of the movie "Coyote vs. Acme." It's a live-action version of the classic Warner Brothers Road Runner cartoons.
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Public interest groups have filed a formal complaint against advertising by the state of Utah promoting nuclear energy development. They argue it amounts to propaganda.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with journalist Jad Abumrad, who produced the Peabody-winning podcast "Dolly Parton's America," about Parton's life and legacy.
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Dolly Parton, who died on Tuesday at age 80, became a star by poking fun at her own image. She came to be one of the most universally beloved figures in American culture.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Dr. Teena Shetty, a neurologist who specializes in treating concussion, how the youngest football players should be thinking about the risks of CTE.
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A new study finds that 1 in 4 NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE, the degenerative brain disease. Researchers have long known about the link between repeated head hits and CTE.
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Schools in Georgia, Florida and Colorado plan to deploy a new school safety device: drones.
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South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham won the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate. She will face Democratic nominee Annie Andrews for the seat formerly held by her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
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Dolly Parton, one of the most beloved entertainers in popular culture, has died. A country music singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist, Parton's albums sold more than 100 million copies.
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Canada strikes back in a trade war with the U.S., Trump administration is planning to revoke 200,000 immigration visas, study finds 1 in 4 former pro players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE.
