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The court at least temporarily halted an appeals-court ruling that would allow the Seminole Tribe of Florida to offer sports betting throughout the state.

A dirty deed and official cover-up drive the plot in John le Carre's A Delicate Truth. The novel sets its sights on old-boy corruption and corporate criminality at the heart of the "Deep State," but critic Alan Cheuse finds this latest effort lacks the tension of le Carre's Cold War novels.

Russell Banks' latest is an uneven effort to excavate and redeem the dregs of modern society. Critic Maureen Corrigan says the novel — about porn addiction and sexual predators — is compelling in a low-grade, nightmarish sort of way.

The retired U.S. military policeman is in pursuit of a sniper in the latest installment of the suspense series. Child says its both fun and challenging to make these novels "the same but different."

Skillingsboller: a $10 word for sweets that cost just 1 shilling. Chef and stylist Paul Lowe says these Norwegian cinnamon buns make for a golden — and gooey — gift on Mother's Day.

Sen. Cory Booker and Rep. Dan Goldman are back in the U.S. after sheltering in place as violence erupted in Israel on Saturday. Flight disruptions have left other U.S. citizens unable to get home.

When it comes to taxes in the U.S., it's the income tax -- and the annual April 15 deadline for filing returns -- that gets most of our attention. But that's only part of the picture -- there are property taxes and sales taxes, even taxes built into every cell phone bill. So how much do we pay? One couple in Connecticut opens their books to find out.

South African naturalist Adam Welz's new book, The End of Eden, examines how networks of life are unraveling as climate change escalates.

Drillers pumping oil on the Great Plains are also producing a lot of natural gas. But the state doesn't have the infrastructure to transport or store it, so much of that gas isn't being sold — it's being set on fire.

Refinancing is not available to everyone. But those who can refinance switch from adjustable- to fixed-rate mortgages, locking money in at rates their parents in the 1980s never dreamed of. Many shave a couple of hundred dollars off their monthly mortgage payment; some get an even bigger windfall.

The 1973 movie The Wicker Man helped kick off the subgenre known as "folk horror." The film, about a sinister pagan ritual on a remote Scottish island, has scared horror fans for five decades.

The Senate Transportation Committee has restarted a move to impose annual registration fees on electric vehicles amid pushback over the proposed amount.

Rental prices have been leveling off across the country, but you wouldn't know that from the official inflation statistics.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with democratic strategist Alexandra LaManna about abortion rights on the ballot in Florida.

The U.S. economy grew more slowly than expected in the first three months of the year. But consumers are still spending money — especially on services such as travel and restaurant meals.

It's one of the few days of the year where the executive branch becomes a child's playground — and this year, the White House Easter Egg Roll drew kids to the South Lawn despite some light rain.

"More than anything, I believe he would want others to know they are capable of great things," Alexander's friend Christopher Ulmer told NPR.

Ever wake up from a nap feeling extra groggy? Naps can be beneficial for your mental and physical health — but there are a few things you need to know. NPR's Life Kit has tips for the optimal nap.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: This Is How You Lose the Time War, GWAR covering “I’m Just Ken,” and the Tested podcast series from NPR's Embedded.

American Ryan Crouser has turned the shot put into a science. As he goes for his third Olympic gold in a row, he keeps tweaking ideas of rotation, radius and speed and utilizes computer mechanics.

Citizens Property Insurance policies continue to be significantly underpriced compared to private carriers, the company told state regulators. The insurer of last resort in Florida isn't meant to be competitive. But if it were, its average premium for regular homeowner's insurance would have to almost double.

With COVID-19 case rates rising in Florida, vaccine levels remain low. Experts say our relationship with the virus has changed. And that’s leaving them concerned.

Frustrated protesters have been rallying, demanding that governors reopen state economies. Health officials worry that a premature opening could make economic and health problems even worse.

Former President Donald Trump's false claims about Haitian migrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio, has energized neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups.

The White House has unveiled a proposal that aims to eliminate the federal deficit within a decade. It calls for significant cuts to Medicaid and food stamps, and it assumes robust economic growth.