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Politicians love to present themselves as champions of the middle class. But according to a new study from the Pew Research Center, less than half the American population now falls in that category. NPR explores what the government might do to shore up the shrinking middle class.

The international agreement to curb global warming is elaborate. These four pieces will give you a deeper understanding.

The term is used disparagingly, as in a fruit that's soft and tends to bruise easily. But millennials say they are building a new economy for their own generation.

NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Chuck Wexler, executive director of the Police Executive Research Forum, about how police departments around the country are trained to respond to active shooting situations.

The popular zombie show has always been willing to bump off any character at any time — but critic Eric Deggans says a recent death (if it really happened) will have to be handled carefully.

David Mitchell's new novel about a soul-devouring house embraces all the classic horror tropes. Critic Jason Sheehan says you may think it's contrived ... until you realize that you, too, are trapped.

The GOP presidential candidates are in Boulder, Colo., Wednesday night for their third debate, which will focus on economic issues.

It is getting harder and harder for administrators to find quality special education teachers. That means student needs (and federal laws) are not being met.

Anne Richard, the assistant secretary of state for population, refugees and migration, tells NPR's Scott Simon the Obama administration wants to ramp up the number of Syrian war refugees it takes in.

The financial regulatory law became a big part of the Democratic debate Tuesday night. Did it help lead to the financial collapse? And what exactly is it, anyway?