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Doctors know that concussions can cause serious health impacts. Research now shows that rates among adolescents, especially those involved in contact sports, may be pretty high.

The Spanish government has stepped up efforts to prevent the Catalan independence referendum, with police seizing millions of ballots, and trying to seal-off schools where Sunday's voting is planned.

"You don't realize until you lose electricity that [it] basically runs your life," says one resident who is most worried about the oppressive heat. "It's like living in the 1700s."

When it might be time to move, African wild dogs take a poll with an odd electoral instrument: sneezing. The more sneezes, the more likely it is the pack will move, according to a new study.

Georgia's governor on Thursday ordered nearly 540,000 coastal residents to evacuate inland ahead of Hurricane Irma as authorities warned the storm had the…

In Venezuela, baseball is in crisis. The game can be a nice diversion from everyday troubles. But most of the eight teams are in financial trouble. Fans can't afford tickets. And homeless people have moved into stadiums.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with CARE Country Director Wouter Schaap. The humanitarian organization is ramping up its efforts in Syria where thousands have been displaced by ISIS' presence, the country's civil war and other fighting.

The federal government has all but dropped out of marketing the Affordable Care Act, so states, corporations and private groups are stepping up. Some are going cute, while others get serious.

The Slingshot artist shares five songs that offer a glimpse into her musical heart, including a track by Ani DiFranco and her favorite gospel song.

Facebook, Twitter and Google faced questions from the Senate and House Intelligence Committees on Wednesday, revealing more than ever about last year's Russian interference campaign.