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Chinese leaders are pouring money into research and development in a bid to rejoin the ranks of the world's top technological innovators. Beijing is also luring back Chinese scientists from overseas. But money and manpower may not be enough.

For many Central American migrants crossing illegally through Mexico to the U.S., the journey starts as they hop a freight train. But the already perilous trip is more risky as they now fear kidnapping by Mexican drug cartels. Last year, hundreds of migrants went missing or were killed in Mexico.

Have you ever listened to NPR and wondered who chooses those songs you hear between stories and interviews? We've asked four directors to curate playlists and set a mood.

A small number of passionate "shadow lovers" roam the world to be at exactly the right place when the moon blots out the sun. One man has seen 33 — and calls each "one of the top events of my life."

Chinese leaders are pouring money into research and development in a bid to rejoin the ranks of the world's top technological innovators. Beijing is also luring back Chinese scientists from overseas. But money and manpower may not be enough.

Summer reading season is here! We' have some top book picks for you, courtesy of NPR staffers.

The Onion's bid came out on top, but a bankruptcy judge must sign off on the sale. Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and the losing bidder says the process was "rigged" against them.

Over a lifetime, Martyn Stewart has recorded the sounds of a changing planet. Now, he's made an album with music producer ONR. "Imperfect Cadence" is a call to conserve the wilds of Scotland.

Four years ago, on May 12, Janie Dumbleton was on her first business trip when Amtrak 188 derailed in Philadelphia, killing eight. The shirt she was wearing that day has helped her overcome PTSD.

In an exclusive interview with NPR, the top federal prosecutor for the District of Columbia describes how investigators are building their case.