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Jonathan Collins, a professor of political science, public policy and education at Brown University, talks about the so-called "Nation's Report Card" on civics and U.S. history.

For NPR's Word of the Week: Things are getting spicy. We explain how a word referring to cinnamon and pepper turned less literal by the 19th century.

Johnson is the sixth Republican elevated to the speakership since 1994. The five who preceded him all saw their time in the office end in relative degrees of defeat or frustration.

Some community members describe the cruiser as tone deaf and ill-timed, given tensions with police around the country. Miami police said they stand by the decision to unveil the special design.

Archivists at the University of Houston have saved decades-worth of episodes of local LGBT radio shows that started in the 1970s. Together they tell the story of a complex, diverse community.

Humans instinctually forge loyalties to groups to survive. Being aware of these impulses can help us deescalate arguments and find common ground. Some notable leaders in history show us how it's done.

Religious scholar Matthew Taylor explains the history behind the "Appeal To Heaven" flag, which was flown outside U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's beach house.

Cristian Javier and the Houston Astros bullpen combined on just the second no-hitter in World Series history Wednesday night to even the matchup at two games each.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kristen Moudy, economic development director for the city of Wheeler in the Texas Panhandle, where wildfires have burned more than a million acres.

Black churches in Florida are now offering classes in African American history, as state leaders have limited how the subject can be taught in schools.