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Piñatas are a common element in parties across different countries and especially in Mexico around Christmas time. The story of their origin combines cultures, traditions and religions.

Swarming bees at NPR headquarters led to a warning to not use one of the building's entrances. You know how that advice went over with a bunch of journalists.

The white ex-Minnesota police officer who killed Daunte Wright, a Black man, during a traffic stop testified at her manslaughter trial. Kimberly Potter said she mistakenly used her gun, not her Taser.

The price of bitcoin has been soaring, leading some amateur investors to jump into the virtual currency market. But even enthusiasts are worried the price surge might be a bubble about to burst.

The Major League Baseball lockout continues, with players and owners still at odds. A 100-year-old court case gave the MLB an 'antitrust exemption' and set the stage for the labor unrest we see today.

It's one of the world's most unequal countries, says a new report. And the gap between rich and poor is getting worse. Two workers who each make less than $5 a day describe what their lives are like.

The former Minnesota police officer mistakenly drew her firearm instead of her Taser when she fatally shot the 20-year-old Black man during a traffic stop in April.

Last year Matt Riggs hung lights from his home across the street to his neighbor's house. He reached out because she was feeling down, and it sparked a movement. The lights are back this holiday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin urged the West on Thursday to move quickly to meet Russia's demand for security guarantees precluding NATO's expansion to Ukraine.

New federal numbers show the nation's schools are hiring and training staff and expanding previous curricula to address student mental health.