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Rattled in the West: Shedding myths that bedevil venomous snakes

People have always feared the unknown. And that fear transforms some animals into monsters in our minds — like sharks in the ocean, or rattlesnakes in the West.

Wisconsin Senate candidate Mandela Barnes on abortion, onslaught of GOP advertising

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Wisconsin Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, a democrat, about his campaign for U.S. Senate. The race in Wisconsin could determine which party controls the U.S. Senate.

Former President Barack Obama warned that the future of American democracy is on the ballot in the 2022 midterm elections during a speech in College Park, Ga., on Friday.

Obama says 'democracy on the ballot' in Georgia early voting rally

The former president implored people to avoid "tuning out" in the midterm elections and vote for Democrats to tackle issues like inflation currently facing America.

Crime is a concern for many midterm voters across the country.

Many midterm races focus on rising crime. Here's what the data does and doesn't show

Midterm voters are being inundated with political ads, and a lot of them are focused on crime. But a recent change in data collection paints an incomplete picture of the U.S. violent crime rate.

"It was a sobering experience. I knew it was bad, but until you see it — I wasn't prepared for it, to be honest with you," Kenny Chesney says.

Kenny Chesney's Love Note To Caribbean After Disaster: It's About The Moving Forward

Country star Kenny Chesney went into the studio as therapy after hurricanes tore through the U.S. Virgin Islands, the place he calls home. Those sessions became his latest album, Songs for the Saints.

Bozoma Saint John writes of love, loss and survival in 'The Urgent Life'

NPR's Asma Khalid speaks with Bozoma Saint John about her memoir: The Urgent Life.

No one looks cool in a VR headset, no matter how spectacular the virtual experience. But being plugged into a console doesn't help.

'PlayStation VR2' Review: A strong foundation with a questionable future

The PS VR2 enables gorgeous games like the post-apocalyptic 'Horizon Call of the Mountain.' But it may not appeal beyond a high-tech niche.

This week, Natalie McCray, 13, returned to in-person school for the first time since the pandemic began. She spent her first day introducing herself to new people and raising her hand in class — something she said she rarely used to do.

An 8th-Grader Finally Returns To School In Person, Hoping It Lasts

Natalie McCray was 11 when her school went all-remote in March 2020. Now, at 13, she's returning to the classroom for the first time since the pandemic began.

Argentinian forward Diego Maradona scored the "Goal of the Century" in a 1986 World Cup quarterfinal match against England in Mexico City. Maradona is seen here moving past English defender Terry Butcher (left) on his way to the goal and a 2-1 victory.

The World Cup is almost here. Get your head in the game with these 5 books

The beautiful game has inspired some beautiful writing: Two experts share their lists of essential reading as the 2022 World Cup prepares to kick off in Qatar.

USA men's soccer team coach Gregg Berhalter speaks during a news conference at the Qatar National Convention Center in Doha on Dec. 2, 2022.

It's knockout time at the World Cup for the U.S. and Netherlands — only one moves on

The pressure is high for both squads, but the United States already has relieved some of that tension by moving into the tournament's second round, an accomplishment some observers did not expect.

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