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NPR's Scott Simon details how many of Brazil's açaí berries are harvested: by children.

Gov. Phil Murphy sent a letter to nearly 60 businesses suggesting they could expand into New Jersey because the state protects abortion rights.

The pandemic didn't increase suicide rates among veterinarians, but it did bring them to the public's attention.

No other song released this year better encapsulates the marvel of the American mother than Clark's image-rich paean.

Russia seized two Ukrainian gunboats and a tug after firing on the vessels. Ukraine described the action as "unprovoked and crazy." At least three of their soldiers were injured.

Five of the six New England states saw record warm temperatures last year – part of a larger regional trend driven by climate change.

Associate Attorney General Tom Perrelli has managed issues including mortgage abuses, the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and domestic violence in Indian country. With two young children and twins on the way, he's looking to focus on his family.

Marcus Samuelsson was born in Ethiopia, raised in Sweden and now is a world-renowned chef in New York City. His Thanksgiving food traditions are as international as his life story. He sat down with NPR's Steve Inskeep to discuss what he's eating this year.

Congress and the White House ratchet up a confrontation over eight dismissed U.S. attorneys — and how officials will testify in an inquiry of the firings. A House panel has authorized subpoenas. But White House spokesman Tony Snow says that would lead President Bush to withdraw an offer to cooperate.

The findings, part of a six-week audit by the FAA, singled out both Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems in the wake of January's in-flight door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 jet.