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It happens only once a decade, so it can be hard to make sense of the census. NPR's census reporter has rounded up facts that debunk some of the most common misconceptions about the national count.

Archaeologists have found well-preserved houses, textiles, tools and even pots of food. They say a fire destroyed the settlement, and the people had to leave everything behind.

Swimmer Katie Ledecky won her eighth career gold medal at the Paris Summer Olympics. She finished the women’s 1,500 meter freestyle final more than 10 seconds ahead of the silver medal finisher.

Hear new music by country veteran Marty Stuart, former Gossip frontwoman Beth Ditto, psychedelic hip-hop duo Shabazz Palaces and more in April's playlist, curated by public-radio hosts.

A bill that would ban kids younger than age 16 from social media platforms is making its way through the Florida legislature. Advocates say the ban goes too far and would be impossible to implement.

When the world's top-scoring international soccer player takes to the field Wednesday, it will be for the last time. To mark her retirement, here are some highlights from her career.

Film critic Henry Sheehan reviews the new independent film, You Can Count on Me, starring Laura Linney.

Paul Vasquez died this week at the age of 57. He became one of YouTube's first viral hits when he posted a video of himself reacting to two rainbows over Yosemite National Park.

The jury in the trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort found him guilty on eight counts of bank and tax fraud. Judge T.S. Ellis III declared a mistrial on the other 10 counts.

The basketball legend wore the jersey during the 1998 NBA finals, which would cap the Chicago Bulls' historic championship run in the 1990s. The sale price set a record for game-worn collectibles.