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NPR's Scott Simon talks to sportswriter Howard Bryant about Bryant's latest book "Kings and Pawns."

Only 21 merit badges are required to advance out of Eagle Scouts, the highest rank in Scouting America. One dedicated Missouri scout has earned 140--that was every merit badge offered by Scouting America during his time as a Scout.

A high school teacher gives his students projects that offer opportunities to help others. He finds these projects generate a lot of enthusiasm in the classroom.

A tour of a once-grand English manor, set to become a hotel, where abandoned objects tell of a family's decline: NPR's Scott Simon talks with Angela Tomaski about her novel, "The Infamous Gilberts."

The Administration for a Healthy America is RFK Jr.'s plan to tackle chronic disease, addiction and other persistent problems. But so far it's not being set up like previous new agencies.

Prediction market apps are thriving in Trump's second term, with traders betting on migrant deportations to election outcomes. A community of young, mostly male and very online traders are driving the industry's bonanza.

State officials have reduced their expectations for tax revenue growth, which will require austerity budgeting heading into the next fiscal year.

A section of an iconic California highway has reopened after three years. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rhea Withrow, who lives in a town that was isolated during the closure

On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Comedian Tig Notaro talks about admiring the way her friend handled death.

Immigration is shaping up as a key issue in the race for Minnesota's open U.S. Senate seat, with Democratic candidates trying to navigate how they respond to a surge in federal agents in their state.