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Thanksgiving marks the 50th anniversary of the Alcatraz take over, when activists claimed the former prison island, citing a treaty that said all unused federal land would return to Native Americans.

The influential reggae group, whose name means "black freedom," brought songs of solidarity and love to the Tiny Desk.

The suspension of a NHL coach for a past use of a racist slur is raising questions in Canada about the sport's ability to reflect the nation's increasingly multicultural makeup.

An article in Oxford's Journal of Environmental Law recommends the move to limit felines' impact on biodiversity. The European Union says it strongly defends free movement rights, including for cats.

When Sandy Baker left her marriage, she and her daughter moved into a hotel. They were homeless for over 2 years, and that, they said, left them with what mattered: Those who loved them the most.

After they give birth, black women are more likely than other women to suffer from postpartum depression. But many can't get treatment — or they avoid it because they fear government scrutiny.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Dr. Margaret Harris, a World Health Organization spokesperson in the Democratic Republic of Congo, about attacks in the country against health workers combating Ebola.

The president signed a law supporting the protesters and ordering sanctions for human rights violations. Kevin Lam, a pro-democracy activist elected to the district council, details reactions there.

E-cigarettes may look sleek, but they create a lot of ugly and toxic trash. Disposable nicotine pods can be poisonous, and vape pens contain batteries and metals. How can we safely dispose of them?

At the end of the year, NPR's Weekend Edition will feature stories of people in your lives who passed away in 2019.