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

A pair of fungus foragers in California's Humboldt County recently pulled in more than 200 pounds of chanterelles. Rather than cash in, they donated and got creative.

The Food and Drug Administration this week approved an injectable drug that helps prevent the spread of HIV. It only has to be taken once every eight weeks, compared to a daily oral pill.

Under pressure to improve worker rights, Amazon has reached a settlement with the National Labor Relations Board to allow its employees to freely organize — and without retaliation.

Omicron has fueled extra holiday anxiety. NPR's A Martinez asks Dr. Leana Wen of the George Washington University about how to stay safe if we stick to our travel and gathering plans.

Omicron is spreading rapidly across the U.K. Ex-police officer who drew her gun instead of a taser found guilty of manslaughter. Shoppers are spending more despite COVID-19 and supply chain issues.

We spoke to four archaeologists of different specialties, who told us what they thought were some of the most important developments in their field in 2021.

A huge fire swept through a crowded river ferry in southern Bangladesh early Friday, leaving of dead and injured as passengers jumped off the vessel to swim to shore, officials said.

Americans are scrambling to find out if they're COVID-free so they can go through with their plans. But for many, that means queuing up for hours or tracking down scarce at-home testing kits.

Many major retailers and fast-food chains have announced they will be closed. A few, however, will stay open for customers.