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Harold Robbins' 1966 novel The Adventurers featured the lethal and stunning man of mystery, Dax. Author Manil Suri writes that Robbins' novel was his first glimpse into an adult world. What was your first "adult" novel? Tell us in the comments.

Another game, another record for the Iowa superstar. Clark will end her college career with the record for most points by a Division I player — men's or women's

Greg O'Brien talks about how his life has changed in the five years since he was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. "More and more I don't recognize people," he says.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Politico reporter Jessica Piper about the growing cost and implications of former President Donald Trump's legal fees as he faces several indictments.

Wells Fargo will pay a $1 billion fine to settle claims that it had taken advantage of mortgage and auto loan customers. Federal regulators also said the bank did not have adequate compliance or risk management programs.

The U.S. delivered the 200 millionth dose of COVID-19 vaccines worldwide, part of a 1.1 billion dose pledge. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to the State Department's Gayle Smith, who is leading the effort.

In the midst of a heat wave blanketing the United States, temperatures are also rising throughout Europe. The French are struggling to find new ways to keep cool in a nation where air conditioning is not common. Eleanor Beardsley, reporting from Paris, talks with Alex Chadwick.

Manuel's Tavern has been a beloved Atlanta institution for decades. It's now saved from pandemic extinction by loyal customers who raised more than 180 thousand dollars to keep it open.

Senators grill a high-level Justice Department official about why he didn't do or say more about two Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive gun trafficking operations that resulted in hundreds of guns going missing in Mexico.

Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey is an American classic with a distinctive black-labeled bottle that kind of looks like the typeface on an old wanted poster. Patrick Wensink wrote a novel called Broken Piano for President with a cover that was clearly inspired, maybe a little too much, by Jack Daniel's.

NASA mission managers haven't heard from the Martian rover Opportunity since June. A dust storm interfered with communication but the storm is over now and engineers hope to hear from the rover soon.

For young athletes who are serious about their sport, granola bars and orange slices just won’t do. Bradenton is home to IMG Academy, a boarding school…

Three Japanese civilians held hostage in Iraq are freed by their captors, a week after being kidnapped near Baghdad. The three -- two aid workers and a journalist -- were received by Sunni clerics who negotiated their release. Hear NPR's Anne Garrels.

The National Visionary Leadership Project tells the stories of some of the most prolific people in African-American history. Renowned painter David Driskell shares stories of his life's journey with project co-founder Renee Poussaint.

The Senate has approved federal judge Michael Chertoff head the Department of Homeland Security. Chertoff's confirmation was never in doubt; members of both parties praised him throughout confirmation hearings.

Day to Day television critic Andrew Wallenstein speaks with Phil Rosenthal, the creator and executive producer of the CBS hit comedy Everybody Loves Raymond about the show's incredible run and its last season.

Aaron Kohn, an 8th grader from Lyndhurst, Ohio, has organized a "truth conference" to educate his community about the plight of the Kalahari Bushmen.

How the Biden administration is assessing the weekend developments in the Middle East — following the recent tensions between President Biden and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu.

The two met on Wednesday to discuss economic concerns about their respective nations.

The overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria paved the way for a historic visit, with Syrian Jews returning from the U.S. to Damascus for the first time in three decades, hoping to rebuild community.

The Labor Department says the U.S. added just 194,000 jobs last month, even lower than the lackluster showing in August. The unemployment rate fell to 4.8%.

Lt. Johnny Mercil and Sgt. Ker Yang are the latest in a string of police officials who are testifying about the department's training and Derek Chauvin's use of force against George Floyd.

It was a surprise even for a family of lawyers. A process called "subrogation" began with a Nevada family's health insurer denying their claim for an ER visit after their 9-year-old fell off his bike.

Demonstrators from both sides of the abortion issue gathered outside the Supreme Court after the justices overturned the constitutional right to an abortion.

If you're planning a getaway for the long weekend, consider cost, distance and what you want from your trip. If you're staying local, you can still plan a special weekend with activities at home.