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Hornsby's new album is as melodic as his past oeuvre, but it's also an absorbing peek into the veteran musician's love of avant-garde classical, jazz and progressive rock.

With the Supreme Court having ruled against affirmative action policies in higher education, some legal experts worry about the future of workplace diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Food porn and pirate adventure are two great tastes that taste great together in Eli Brown's Cinnamon and Gunpowder. When a pirate kidnaps a chef to serve her own gustatory pleasures, his creativity is taxed as he prepares feasts — like a Regency-era Iron Chef — using only shipboard supplies.

Jean Armour Polly was inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame in 2019 for evangelizing computers in public libraries, the precursor to the internet being offered as a core service in those spaces.

With more than 80 world premieres to her credit, Barbara Hannigan, an intrepid soprano and conductor, has a knack for making modern music sound effortless and approachable.

Helena Maleno helps save the lives of people who try to cross the border into Europe from Africa. Her story highlights the fraught international relationships when it comes to migration.

Taylor stretched the beats in a measure and played notes outside the chords of a song. A pioneer of free jazz, the pianist and composer remained true to his vision even through financial struggle.

Phil Wright of the Utah Republican Party backed Cruz; analysis from ex-Bush administration official Sara Fagen and NPR's Scott Detrow. Youth Radio's Phoebe Petrovic covers balloon drop preparations

As director of Tipitina's Foundation, Bill Taylor is trying to address the housing needs of displaced Louisiana and Delta musicians. Tipitina's Web site lists tips on how to be a good host to musicians in distress and alternatively, how to be a good guest.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says the trial of Derek Chauvin puts other police on notice: If they break the law, they may see their chief and colleagues testify against them.

The Breakfast Club turned 30 this year. A look at the John Hughes-directed movie and how teenagers today can still relate.

As the year draws to a close, critic John Powers singles out seven revelatory people or things that made 2021 a little brighter. At the top of his list? Basketball star Steph Curry.

President Trump says he has a great relationship with President Xi. His trip to China will provide a temperature check.

Nomadland author and Atlantic journalist Jessica Bruder explains how health advocates and activists are preparing ways to provide abortions if Roe is either overturned or weakened by the SCOTUS.

His father left with their savings, and the mother isn't able to work. A new report points to an increase in child labor, with millions of kids working. And COVID has likely made matters worse.

NPR's Scott Detrow talks to Sen. John Fetterman, D-Penn., about his vote to end the longest government shutdown in history.

Mark Miller chose his nickname because when he smells blood, he attacks. His new memoir, Pain Don't Hurt, tells of the heart surgery and alcohol problems that temporarily derailed his fighting career.

The influential Japanese composer died March 28 from cancer. A wide-ranging musician, the Yellow Magic Orchestra co-founder was a synth-pop idol and the writer of sweeping movie scores.

A proposal to increase the number of Public Service Commissioners from five to seven is advancing in the Florida Legislature. The PSC holds public hearings whenever a utility wants to increase rates to determine if the increases are excessive.

After lobbyist Jack Abramoff's guilty plea, lawmakers in Washington -- especially Republicans -- are extremely nervous. NPR's Mara Liasson looks at whether the GOP sees this as a crime of individuals or the wrongdoings seriously affect the fortunes of the entire party.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with NPR's Geoff Brumfiel and Greg Myre about the upcoming meeting between Iran and the United States.

A dazzle of zebras — that's what you call a group of them by the way — escaped from a legally-run farm in the D.C. area 25 days ago. Since then, they've been popping up in the suburbs.

In a last-minute move, Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to tax charges Thursday, avoiding what could have been an embarrassing trial.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Elizabeth Keever of Harvesters Community Food Network about the break in SNAP benefits and its effect on food banks.

The Cato Institute, a Washington, D.C.-based, think tank that has been an ardent supporter of school choice, has published a piece opposing the ‘parent…