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Research suggests kids who have more freedom and independence grow up to be less anxious and depressed. But in the age of helicopter parenting, giving kids freedom to roam can be difficult.

California is the largest state in the country to do away with money bail. Many progressive legal groups say it will result in more people detained without evidence or trial.

Given the national audience for Ford on TV, Kavanaugh's scorched-earth defense may have been his only chance — the one way to prevent Republican defections and keep the White House on his side.

The Arizona Republican was known for reaching across the aisle when big things had to be tackled. The number of lawmakers willing to do that now is dwindling.

Lab chimps used in medical studies are being retired to a forested sanctuary. But scientists and workers who care for the animals say some older chimps aren't healthy enough to make the transition.

A researcher has developed a tool to document all the forms corruption takes in Nigeria. What can it teach us?

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Nina Collins about a new book of short stories written by her late mother, Kathleen Collins, one of the first African-American filmmakers. The book is called "Whatever Happened to Interracial Love?"

A powerful genetic engineering technique holds promise for wiping out diseases and improving agriculture. But the species-altering approach stirs anxiety about unintended consequences.

We interviewed Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and asked about their hopes for the future. We were shaken by their answers.

Max Baker got treatment for his opioid dependency and kicked the habit. He'd been clean for more than a year when a car accident and subsequent surgery returned him to addiction's spiral.