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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Brian Christian, the author of "The Alignment Problem: Machine Learning and Human Values," about the impact AI is having on our lives.

Protesters against the Trump administration's family detention policies marched in Washington, D.C., and communities around the country Saturday.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks to immigration lawyer Sarah Plastino about the Trump administration's plans to detain immigrant families and children longer than 20 days.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Susan Bevan, co-chairwoman of the Republican Majority for Choice, about her decision to close the organization.

The memoir of the Motown group's co-founder, Otis Williams, plays out in Ain't Too Proud. Although the successes of the fractious group came at a cost, Williams says the power of their music lives on.

Scientists and food activists are launching a campaign to promote seeds that can be freely shared, rather than protected through patents and licenses. They call it the Open Source Seed Initiative.

Hotter temperatures are threatening coral reefs worldwide. Now, scientists are pinpointing how some "super corals" are better able to withstand the heat.

For NPR's Life Kit, Shereen Marisol Meeraji speaks with Jon Kabat-Zinn, the founder of mindfulness-based stress reduction, about how to manage stress, uncertainty and difficulties using mindfulness.

Passengers who looked for last-minute tickets encountered sky-high prices — in some cases, triple or quadruple the rate for the same route in the last few months. Experts say it's fairly normal.

Dozens of journalists, engineers and technical directors work each day to bring you stories from throughout the U.S. and the world. We reflect on some of the most memorable stories featured this year.