NPR's A Martinez speaks with journalist Mark Medley about his new book, "Live to see the Day," an exploration of people motivated by nearly impossible goals.

AN NPR survey finds that people with disability still find hotels unaccommodating, even 35 years after passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The global economic system developed in an era of rapid population growth. With aging populations and people deciding to have smaller families, economists are raising concerns about future prosperity.

On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Writer Suleika Jaouad talks about how she stays connected to people she's lost. Every week, a ...

Craig Clark is a good neighbor to have. After he retired from managing a chain of convenience stores, he became a computer technician. That's when he got the idea to provide laptops for those who ...

About 40 people are dead and more than 100 are injured after a fire ripped through a New Year's Eve party at a Swiss ski resort bar. Authorities are still investigating what caused the blaze.

As the federal government shutdown drags on, tens of millions of people are at risk of losing food and nutrition aid as a result. This includes the 42 million people who rely on the Supplemental ...

Still looking for a last-minute Christmas gift? A new poll finds that most people find cash or gift cards an acceptable holiday gift.