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Health care costs grew at 3.7 percent in 2012, the fourth year of a trend of smaller annual increases. The Obama administration says that the Affordable Care Act is a factor. But the actuaries who wrote the report beg to differ, saying the recession is a more likely cause.

As the leader of Maze, Beverly crafted songs like the slinky, euphoric "Happy Feelin’s" and the breakup anthem "Before I Let Go," wedding his dulcet singing to buoyant grooves.

As many opted to surf the web instead of face the crowds the day after Thanksgiving, shoppers spent a record $10.8 billion in online purchases. Cyber Monday is set to smash another spending record.

NPR investigated a crypto scam company known as SpireBit, which stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from Russian-speaking seniors. Now, some of the victims are getting their money back after a lawsuit by Massachusetts authorities.

Pope Leo XIV was born and raised in Chicago. He is of French, Italian and Spanish descent. He spent years working as a missionary in Peru.

U.S. officials have announced a "framework" that would let Chinese-owned short video platform TikTok continue operations in the United States, although the two countries are still working out the details.

A growing list of lawsuits, shadowy figures, a splintered media environment and prejudice toward hip-hop make Diddy's downfall the "perfect storm."

Finland and Sweden have long kept a careful balance — and neutral position — between the West and Russia. But that changed after Moscow invaded Ukraine.

Having a good time doesn't have to cost you financially. NPR listeners share ten ideas for fun things to do on a budget.

The U.S. State Department selected Jeffrey Gibson to create an installation for the U.S. Pavilion at the prestigious international arts event.