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The line of attendees waiting to get in stretched down the hall, up the stairs, and outside the building. Sneaker Con organizers expect more than 10,000 people to show up to the event this weekend.

They Dress From The Bottom Up: Sneakerheads Converge In D.C.

Thousands of Sneakerheads throng the nation's capital to attend Sneaker Con in search of some of the most popular and rare footwear in the industry. Organizers expect about 10,000 attendees.

North Carolina Democratic Leader On State's Legislative Map Ruling

A court in North Carolina ruled that the state's legislative maps were drawn unlawfully on partisan lines. NPR's Michel Martin talks about the decision with state Rep. Robert Reives.

Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford Announces GOP Presidential Run

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, who announced that he will run against President Trump for the Republican presidential nomination.

Rafael Nadal brandishes the spoils of his U.S. Open final victory over Russian Daniil Medvedev on Sunday. The Spaniard's win in New York City — his fourth U.S. Open title — gives him 19 career individual grand slam wins, just one shy of rival Roger Federer's record.

Rafael Nadal Claims His 19th Grand Slam Title With U.S. Open Triumph

The win, his fourth at the U.S. Open, puts him just one Grand Slam behind Roger Federer for the all-time men's singles record. But to do it, Nadal had to fend off a furious rally from Daniil Medvedev.

In 'Talking To Strangers,' Malcolm Gladwell Explores Why It's So Hard To Do

The latest book by the author of Outliers and The Tipping Point looks at miscommunication throughout history — and finds it's really hard to know whom to believe.

Exercise Can Help Reduce Chronic Pain, Researchers Say

For people living with chronic pain, getting up and moving can seem daunting. Some think physical activity will make their pain worse. But the truth is, exercise can help reduce that pain.

Were the proposed bill to pass, students could opt out of Algebra II in favor of a math elective, like personal finance or basic statistics.

New bill would alter math requirements for Michigan high schoolers

Michigan high school students could potentially opt out of Algebra II. That’s thanks to a proposed bill in the state Senate. Michigan laws currently...

From the Democratic presidential debates hosted in Detroit, candidates (left) Marianne Williamson, Rep. Tim Ryan, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, former Rep. Beto O'Rourke former Gov. John Hickenlooper, Rep. John Delaney, and Gov. Steve Bullock.

Debates, Not Voters, Begin Sending Democratic Presidential Candidates Packing

The field of Democratic presidential hopefuls has begun to shrink in advance of, and because of, this week's debate. The new, more rigorous rules instituted by the party are causing some controversy.

After a summer recess, members of Congress return to Washington to a long list of legislative items to address but little bipartisan cooperation to get major items passed.

Congress' Fall To-Do List: Guns, Spending, Drug Prices, Trade, Investigations

Lawmakers are back on Capitol Hill on Monday after an extended summer recess. Debates on gun control, prescription drugs and trade are expected, but bipartisan cooperation on those are elusive.

San Francisco Offers To Buy PG&E's Electric Grid For $2.5 Billion

City officials had been considering making an offer after PG&E filed for reorganization in January as it faced mounting liability from wildfires started by its equipment.

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