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"You cannot imagine the joy of being on one of those buses on your way to jail. We were nearly dying to participate."

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Robin Rudowitz vice-president of the health policy organization KFF about the Trump administration idea that Medicaid enrollees could replace migrant farmworkers.

A high surf warning for parts of Northern California said waves would range from 28 to 33 feet and up to 40 feet at some locations, the National Weather Service said.

The reward money for information that helps solve the Seminole Heights homicides has now increased to $100,000. Tampa Police officials say it has been…

Tate was initially detained in late December in Bucharest, along with his brother Tristan and two Romanian women. He was detained on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking.

The office has long been seen as a symbol of boredom: It's a killer of spirits, a destroyer of spontaneity. But reviewer Rosecrans Baldwin says a new book brings out its entertaining side.

Choosing the right college or university is usually a big decision for most students, but choosing an untested one was an even bigger decision for...

The composer and trombonist has covered a lot of territory, from jazz to Balkan brass bands to arranging for Kronos quartet. His latest album enlists three guitars and one very esoteric concept.

A life-or-death competition between two young magicians plays out in Erin Morgenstern's debut novel. Layers of trickery and masterful sleight of hand make it hard to know what's real and what's fake. "My magic is sort of real-world magic," Morgenstern says.

History hasn't been kind to British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, who tried to head off war by appeasing Adolf Hitler. But Robert Harris' new novel Munich asks readers to reconsider Chamberlain.

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson says space exploration is a key to transforming our economy and will play a crucial role in American success in the years to come. It "transforms the culture into one that values science and technology, and that's the culture that innovates," he says.

"Cleaning Your City" is a radio show in Afghanistan where the hosts field complaints from citizens, and call people in power to fix the problems. NPR's Melissa Block talks to co-host Massood Sanjer.

Ghosh's latest book, Gun Island, is a modern retelling of a Bengali myth. He believes old legends have a lot to teach us about how to think about the catastrophic effects of climate change.

Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN about the upcoming women's hockey championship. The U.S. women's team says they may boycott the event over what they say is unequal treatment.

The American hero really was from Tennessee and he really was a skilled frontiersman, but he may not have actually worn that coonskin hat. A new book by Bob Thompson tries to separate the man from the myth.

The uprising in Egypt has become confusing and messy. It wasn't like that when it started. At first, young Egyptians led the way, spreading their demand for democracy through Facebook and Twitter. Their message is resonating worldwide, especially among their own generation — and especially in the Middle East. Young, Internet-savvy Israelis are following their struggle with mixed feelings.

It can be hard for people with dementia and caregivers to enjoy life’s simple pleasures, like eating out. Some businesses are already making a difference, offering a controlled environment and specially trained staff.

Mable Childress, 85, suffered burns after McDonald's coffee spilled on her in June. Her experience is similar to the famous case of Stella Liebeck, who also sued the fast-food giant.

Three people were shot minutes apart in Yakima, Wash., at a Circle K gas station. The suspect then borrowed a phone from a bystander, who later reported hearing him confess to the killings.

Mexican artist Monica Mayer brings her "Clothesline Project" to the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C.

Ratf**ked author David Daley says that Republicans targeted key state legislative races in 2010 in an effort to control state houses, and, eventually, Congressional redistricting.

When Florida voters look at their ballots for the general election, they'll see six names printed in the presidential race box. But there are an equal…

NPR speaks with Angel Bat Dawid about capturing emotion in sound, Chicago's influence on her music and the artist she's most grateful for: George Clinton.

Novelist Susan Straight's new novel, A Million Nightingales, was shaped by historical documents that showed a South Carolina owned her own child in the 1800s.

The NFL has completed the regular season during the pandemic. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Lindsay Jones of The Athletic about what worked, what didn't and the playoffs.