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Alt.Latino talks to five people affected by U.S. immigration law, and plays songs that reflect their experience.

About 60 years ago, English children's author Dodie Smith penned I Capture the Castle. Now the story of a family living a fractured fairy tale of sorts in a rented rundown castle has made it to the big screen. NPR's Bob Mondello offers a review of the film.

We remember "I Walk the Line," a classic by Johnny Cash, the country music giant who died this past week. The story was originally done for the NPR 100 list of the most important American musical works of the 20th century. NPR's Alice Winkler reports.

Changing from gas to more climate-friendly electric appliances can involve expensive retrofits. More companies now offer stoves, heat pumps and water heaters to make it easier and cheaper.

DAY BIRTHS - Tandaleya Wilder of Connecticut Public Radio reports that a hospital in Greenwich has decided not to discharge mothers who've given birth after only one day, as most insurance companies insist. Hospital officials say one-day stays are dangerous for newborn babies and their mothers. The second day's stay will be at the hospital's expense.

A new kid on the racetrack has made splashy waves on U.S. soil.

Biographer Daniel Okrent discusses Sondheim's approach to writing music and lyrics, his often toxic relationship with his mother and his work with mentors and collaborators.

A group of hard-line House Republicans say House Speaker Kevin McCarthy cannot win their support on spending by launching an impeachment inquiry into President Biden.

If you're talking about older people and sex, you have to talk to Kate GeMeiner. "I'm also known as Doctor Truth, the Condom Lady," the 85-year-old says...

Apple Computer is expected to announce that its i-Tunes music downloading service will become available for users of Windows-based personal computers. Analysts say Apple should expect intense competition from similar services. Jason Lopez reports.

Electric vehicles are all the rage these days. But hybrids — the kind without a plug — are much more popular with buyers. There's a new Prius, popular SUVs, pickups — and even a hybrid Corvette.

On The Florida Roundup this week, we began with a look at the predicament of the state’s so-called “Forgotten Coast.”

The tanker spilled about 6,000 gallons of gasoline after it crashed around 2:30 a.m. at West Union Boulevard and Paul Avenue.

U.S. Steel is closing its mill near Detroit, laying off over 1,500 workers, despite President Trump's vow that tariffs would strengthen the steel industry. Administration officials blame the company.

Hillary Clinton tells Fresh Air the mechanism for such a challenge does not exist in the U.S. "and usually we don't need it." She also says she is "optimistic about our country, but I am not naive."

The nation's COVID-19 public health emergency declaration is ending. Here's what is and isn't changing.

A handful of public-radio music curators have made you an October mix that includes new music from John Mark Nelson, Kurt Vile, EL VY, Lizzo and more.

In remarks to NBC News, Trump also said "there are methods which you could do it." Trump would need either a two-thirds vote in Congress or a constitutional convention to serve a third term.

A look back at the bread-baking portion of the pandemic with Wildflour Bakery's Karen Quinones — who made her pandemic-era sourdough hobby into her job.

NPR's Susan Stamberg begins a month-long series on power -- what it is, how it's used, and what happens when it's gone. The first story examines power in music.

In the first report of a three-part series, NPR's Rick Karr examines proposed changes to FCC rules and how it might affect public interest programming.

NPR's Susan Stamberg begins a series of conversations about privacy with one man who is a "privacy activist." His name is Robert Ellis Smith and he's been called the "Ralph Nader" of privacy.

New Yorkerwriter Jane Mayer talks about the criminal investigation into whether Donald Trump engaged in tax, banking and/or insurance fraud. If convicted, he could be sentenced to prison.

The National Park Service stays out of the debates about crowd sizes — including for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

Have you ever struggled with how to be there for a friend in pain? If so, you're not alone. Illustrator Emily McDowell says her new book is a "guide for how to show up ... after you've sent the card."