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About 40,000 Verizon workers went on strike Wednesday demanding an extension on talks for a new labor contract. The workers are represented by two unions, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the Communications Workers of America.

The same law firm that recently succeeded in releasing "Happy Birthday" from copyright rules is now hoping to do the same for the civil rights anthem.

Research shows that some teaching methods are a lot better than others. But why aren't more colleges and universities even bothering to measure teaching effectiveness? Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman, a Stanford professor, is on a mission to improve undergraduate teaching and learning.

The writer and advice columnist wrapped up her third and final day of testimony Monday.

Authorities say the Texas man accused of killing five neighbors is in custody. History and civics scores drop for eighth-graders on U.S. test. The Fed is expected to raise interest rates Wednesday.

NPR's A Martínez talks to Eric Liu of Citizen University on solutions for isolation, after a report from U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy detailed an "epidemic of loneliness" in America.

A 39-year-old woman was killed and four other women were injured after a gunman opened fire in a downtown Atlanta medical office building, police said.

Medical supplies are running short, and doctors are saying they’re unable to provide care at hospitals.

Across the country, schools are reporting rising cafeteria debt, and fewer kids are enrolling in their free and reduced price programs. Many states are moving to make meals free for all kids again.

Russia said Ukraine tried to attack the Kremlin with drones in an alleged attempt to kill President Vladimir Putin. Ukraine denies it, accusing Moscow of using this to justify a war escalation.