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With 1,800 pieces submitted by the public, volunteers are putting together a kolam, a traditional South Indian art form used as a sign of welcome.

A panel of lawyers from around the world proposes to make ecocide a crime that can be prosecuted by the International Criminal Court just like genocide and war crimes.

The Chicago Crime Commission recently published an update to its gang book. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Columbia University professor Desmond Patton about the book and why it's problematic for communities of color.

The phenomenon happens every year – but the 2020 version is especially large and imposing, experts say.

Mail volume is way down, and the U.S. Postal Service is running out of cash. Advocates want Congress to provide additional funding in the next rescue package.

Employers have figured out what it takes to find workers in a tight job market: higher wages. Restaurant wages have increased almost 10% over the last year, which could affect menu prices.

IATSE, a union which represents film crews, has asked their members to grant them the authority to strike. Conditions have worsened in the pandemic for people who work on sets for film and television.

New York banking regulators are expected to release new rules this week governing Bitcoin and other virtual currencies. Industry experts both welcome the regulations and worry they could go too far.

The Supreme Court has ruled that Aereo, a TV streaming startup, is violating the copyrights of TV producers, marketers and broadcasters by offering subscribers the ability to watch and record broadcasts on any Internet-enabled device. It now appears that Aereo will have to shut down.

Ever try shopping on your smartphone and decide you don't want to put in your credit card number? Visa says it's a big problem and came up with a tool that combines improved security and convenience.