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As March Madness continues, NPR's A Martinez talks with ESPN's Martenzie Johnson about what qualities a "Cinderella team" has over the rest of pack in the NCAA basketball tournament.

The decision sparked angry protests from bullfighting supporters and matadors, some of whom tried to breach a police barricade at the local Congress.

McKenna 'Mak' Whitham made history this season as the youngest athlete in the NWSL. Here's what protections young professional athletes like her have.

This week we continue our series Voices of Disability Pride with an interview between freelancer Mason Ald and community leader Sam Mattle. Mattle is the executive director and founder of the Center for Self-Advocacy, a local organization which advocates for equity and empowers people with disabilities.

Older men get a surprisingly large benefit from volunteering opportunities that they find meaningful. "Grandpas United" brings them into schools for life lessons that benefit both generations.

As cancer among younger people spikes, more patients are raising young children. The emotional and financial challenges can be intense.

A reader is taken aback by her best friend's reaction to the possibility that she might want kids. He says that if she had kids, it would change everything between them. Friendship experts weigh in.

The time change can be hard on our health. There are more car accidents, strokes and heart attacks this week. People eat more junk food and have more migraines. Here's why — plus tips to help you adapt.

The Islamic holy month of Ramadan begins Friday night. NPR hears from Muslim American parents preparing their young kids for their first Ramadan fast.

Mardi Gras can make a lot of trash, adding up to millions of pounds each year. Now, some parades in New Orleans are cutting down on their environmental footprint by banning plastic beads.