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NPR's Rachel Martin talks to economic policy consultant Tony Fratto, who says releasing oil from the strategic petroleum reserve is little more than a "political messaging device."

NPR's Planet Money team goes to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to find out how they got so big, and why that's led to a bottleneck on consumer goods just when the retail sector is surging.

Holmes admitted Tuesday that she put Pfizer letterhead on a document for potential business partners and investors without the pharma giant's consent. She's charged with duping investors and patients.

The Iliuliuk Family and Health Services’ clinic director is stepping down after more than two years at the helm of the Unalaska clinic; Astra Aerospace launched an experimental rocket Friday evening from Kodiak Island’s Pacific Spaceport Complex; and Dillingham students cheer a decision on place names from the Interior Secretary.

Tuesday's verdict comes as CVS, Walgreens and Walmart face thousands of lawsuits filed by communities across the U.S. The companies say they did nothing wrong dispensing huge quantities of opioids.

The Biden administration will release 50 million barrels of oil from the country's strategic petroleum reserve to lower gas prices for Americans as the holiday traveling season kicks off.

There are more questions than answers as to why a person drove an SUV through a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wis., killing five people and injuring dozens of others.

The carmaker's app, which drivers can use as a key, was down. Owners posted on social media about seeing an error message on the mobile app that prevented them from connecting to their vehicles.

School districts around the country have been announcing extra days off this fall to address staff shortages and mental health. For some families, the unpredictable schedule feels like a betrayal.

Ty Warner, owner of the Beanie Baby brand, had trouble getting his miniature stuffed animals from Chinese factories. He booked more than 150 flights to airlift his product to his Illinois warehouse.