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The Federal Reserve ends a policy meeting Wednesday. No changes are expected in interest rates, but investors will be watching for hints as to when the central bank may lessen support for the economy.

Sarah Dash, the co-founder of the female singing group Labelle, best known for their 1974 hit "Lady Marmalade," died Monday. Patti LaBelle announced her longtime friend's death on social media.

It's National Hispanic Heritage Month, and NPR is marking the occasion with music. NPR's Latin Music podcast Alt Latino is showcasing 10 Latin Music performances from eight cultures and countries.

Launched in 1971 by Kansas City's Rival Manufacturing, the Crock-Pot was marketed not just as a convenient way to cook, but also as a revolutionary aid for working women.

Teacher Jim Mayers says a charter bus canceled before an eleventh grade field trip. The students rode in a replacement — a party bus complete with neon lights and a stripper pole.

Dr. Janet Woodcock, an administrative veteran of the Food and Drug Administration since the 1980s, has been acting director of the agency since January. Why is the permanent job so hard to fill?

So far, the president's trip to New York City for the United Nations General Assembly appears to be anything but a success for Brazil or the country's image after a series of blunders early this week.

Power outages are a growing problem in a hotter climate, and it's not just from bigger storms. Rising temperatures are also damaging trees, making them more likely to fall on power lines.

The U.S.'s top film schools are prioritizing a diverse student body. The demand for better representation on screen and behind the camera requires a talent pipeline from film schools.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with author Giulio Boccaletti about his new book Water: A Biography, which takes readers through the complex and surprising history of humanity and water.