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"I've never accused myself of being manly," Offerman says, noting his real-life persona is different from his Parks and Recreation character. His book is a set of essays about people who inspire him.

The decrease is effective Jan. 1. It will be the fourth consecutive year that workers’ compensation premiums have been reduced.

It took two years and more than $300,000 before federal agents could arrest 17 people in Blanding, Utah, for selling ancient American Indian artifacts on the black market. Locals are upset about the way in which the shouting, gun-wielding agents arrested the suspects.

Kasich describes his presidential run and the state of political discourse in his memoir, Two Paths: America Divided or United. "We all need to live a life a little bigger than ourselves," he says.

A schoolteacher in Hawaii connected with a student through skateboarding, only to find out he couldn't afford a board of his own. She started a grassroots organization to fix that.

India has sped up its COVID vaccination after a deadly spring outbreak. Half of those eligible have received at least one shot. But millions are still vulnerable as fears of a new wave loom.

NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Kristin Henning of Georgetown University on why Black children are more likely to be handled forcibly by police.

Thirty-seven nations Compete in Europe's Song Contest: Kitsch, Peace, Politics. The countries hope their entry will be named best song of 2024, though some of the greatest drama happens offstage.

Sounds like a musician's dream come true: A duo from the African nation of Comoros was invited to Peter Gabriel's world music fest. But there was a daunting obstacle: Getting a visa to enter the U.K.

NPR readers share their favorite tips on how to cope with heat without an air conditioner. Among the tips: take a shower with a sheet on, then wear it to bed.

Critic Bob Mondello muses about the cost of entertainment...now and a generation ago...and how much we all have to work to afford that ticket to the latest movie or sporting event.

NPR's Ann Cooper attends the funeral of Joe Slovo, a long time South African anti-apartheid activist, member of the African National Congress and Communist Party. She has this remembrance.

summit against terrorism.

NPR's Joanne Silberner reports on political plans to help Medicare recipients pay for prescription drugs. The new Republican proposal would have states use federal money to help low-income seniors.

NPR's Elizabeth Arnold reports on Senate Republicans continuing attempts to re-write government regulations. Arnold looks at one particular regulation concerning toxic pollutants, a regulation that Republicans want to revamp.

and how it will play out in the upcoming Presidential election.

World leaders are traveling to Egypt for an emergency summit they hope will bring an end to violence in Israel and the Palestinian territories. From Sharm El Sheik, Egypt, NPR's Michael Sullivan reports.

Alan Cheuse, who teaches writing at George Mason University in Virginia, reviews a new collection of short stories by Rick Moody, titled Demonology. (3:15) Demonology is published by Little Brown and Company.

Paul Schersten gripes about the type of names sports stadiums have nowadays.

NPR's Jason Beaubien reports on how the government is trying to curb the possibility of international passengers carrying foot-and-mouth disease to the United States through Boston's Logan Airport

NPR's Bob Mondello notes that even though most of the films nominated for Oscars this year were produced by so-called "independent" studios, these studios aren't so independent after all.

NPR's Eric Westerveldt talks with Noah about today's verdict in the Pliladelphia movie trial. The city and two of it's officials were held liable for 1.5 million dollars in damages.

Robert talks to Mark Silva, a senior political writer for the Miami Herald about Florida's so-called Sunshine Law, which requires public access to official governmental meetings.

Andrew Kohut of the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press joins Robert to talk about what public opinion polls are showing about the public reaction to the chaos of the presidential election.

Robert Siegel talks to Bush Attorney Ted Olson about the Republican campaign's objections to the way Florida law is being implemented in counties where Democrats have asked for hand recounts.