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Howard Dean, the chairman of the Democratic Party, has once again made news. And, once again, it's because of something he has said. His colorful description of Republicans may have caused some Democratic leaders to wince. But party support outside of Washington, D.C., remains strong.

NPR's A Martinez speaks with SCOTUSblog reporter Amy Howe about Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's possible influence on the high court, if the full Senate votes to confirm her this week.

Russia owes interest payments on two dollar-denominated bonds on Wednesday. If it doesn't pay, the country could go into default.

Many are small for their age — a sign of a growing crisis of malnutrition. Government mismanagement is to blame, say political analysts. And there could be lifelong impacts for these children.

If you're procrastinating working out, here's one less excuse. Short gym sessions can be enough to build meaningful strength — as long as you push yourself while you're there.

Constitutional law scholar Kim Wehle talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about her book "Pardon Power," exploring how the pardon system works and why.

Clubfoot is a common birth defect that can make walking difficult. It used to be treated with surgery, which could have serious side effects, but a simple nonsurgical solution is now the norm. It took years of pushing by parents for that treatment to become accepted.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Michele Steele of ESPN about the Wimbledon finals, a series of scandals at Northwestern University and the FIFA women's world cup.

For generations, Americans have built wealth by purchase a no-frills starter home. But these entry level homes have become scarce and it's preventing many young people from becoming homeowners.

Many consumers in North America and Europe are willing to pay a premium for nutritious, organic grains. That makes the market ripe for a revival of millennia-old bread wheat, some plant breeders say.