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Worsening wildfire smoke has become an annual annoyance that's starting to affect the state's economy. Retailers, tourist outfits and even realtors say they're planning differently for 2019.

Federal government employees are still being paid for work they did before the shutdown, but the checks will soon end. Among those affected are many who struggle to make ends meet even in good times.

Five years after filing for bankruptcy protection, Detroit has achieved a financial feat few experts predicted. But some worry the growth is leaving long-time Detroit residents behind.

For fans of the NFL team, there've been some rough years. But finally, this weekend, the Browns go for their first winning record in 11 years.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to obituary writer Maureen O'Donnell of the Chicago Sun-Times about the art of writing about people who have died.

The Everything but the Girl singer uses music to explore feminist themes. She sings about the different stages of women's lives on her recent solo album, Record. Originally broadcast May 3, 2018.

President Trump's declared intention to pull out of the Intermediate Nuclear Forces treaty raises the odds of a new nuclear arms race and the repudiation of arms control as a check against nuclear Armageddon.

A court in Arizona recently ruled that much of what medical marijuana dispensaries sell in the state is illegal. People with legitimate medical marijuana prescriptions could face prison sentences.

Actor Paul Dano will make his directorial debut with Wildlife, a drama starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Carey Mulligan, about the shredding of a marriage as seen through the eyes of the couple's son.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with art appraiser Erin-Marie Wallace about how a piece of art that was created by an algorithm, but looks like a Rembrandt can be appraised.