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The "October surprise" has a long history in American politics, but not as long as you might think — and not as consequential as you might think, either.

As the end of the year draws near, we once again find ourselves in the midst of the holiday season with all the attendant excitement and accouterments we…

On the eve of what would have been Sinatra's 100th birthday, Fresh Air re-airs an interview with musical biographer Will Friedwald, author of Sessions With Sinatra. Originally broadcast in 1997.

The nation’s 13 busiest airports and air traffic centers, including those in Chicago, don’t have enough air traffic controllers. And many of the most…

In Brazil, health authorities suspect the mosquito-borne Zika virus is tied to a severe birth defect. They've urged women in certain regions to avoid getting pregnant.

The state is the first to get federal permission to use Medicaid funds to pay for residential treatment for people battling addictions. The goal: get people healthy and save on other medical costs.

While Republicans battle the president's climate change policies, many in corporate America believe action is needed on climate change.

The police drone will be equipped with a net to capture suspicious drones.

Nearly 6 million former felons will not be able to cast ballots in next year's presidential election. Thousands are trying to change that by petitioning for clemency.

NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Gov. Dannel Malloy on his decision to ban individuals on federal terrorism watch lists from purchasing firearms in his state. Democrats have called for similar measures.