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When Terry Cawthorn severely injured her back on the job, Mission Hospital refused to take responsibility — an attitude toward nurses that NPR found in hospitals across the U.S.

Three decades ago, Congress set up a system to encourage drug companies to develop treatments for rare diseases. The law has worked, but at a high cost.

Moser is a central figure within the Austin music scene, transforming from fan to groupie to writer to cultural historian. As her life hits its sunset, she's saying good-bye.

The Senate voted to approve the $9 billion rescission package early Thursday.

Huge crowds converged on central London for four days of public events to mark the queen's history-making 70 years on the throne.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to author Scott Meslow about his new book From Hollywood with Love: The Rise and Fall (and Rise Again) of the Romantic Comedy.

This month's mix includes new music from This Is The Kit, Deb Talan, Otis Taylor, Grizzly Bear and more.

Some music feels so personal, it's hard to think about sharing it with anyone else. A new tribute album of songs by the folk singer Nick Drake (featuring many musicians who themselves hold Drake dear) tests the limits of one critic's ability to share that love.

Experts warn that Western states and the federal government need to radically increase the number and size of controlled burns to help reduce the ongoing risks of more catastrophic wildfire seasons.

The 10 greatest albums that emerged from a year's worth of cacophony.