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"A library can be a loud place," says a city official in charge of Moscow's 400-plus public libraries, which have begun attracting visitors with coffee shops, theater rehearsals and lectures.

Although federal health officials say the risk to the public remains low, traces of bird flu have been found in pasteurized milk on store shelves.

The United States' COVID-19 vaccine rollout process has gotten off to a slow start. We look back and ahead at the economy. And, The UK officially departs from the EU.

A family spokesman said the tall, deep-voiced star of TV's Maude and The Golden Girls died at home early Saturday. He said Arthur had cancer, but he declined to give further details.

Detroit is testing a new way to charge electric vehicles that don’t require plugging in. Just park or drive your car on the right strip of road and watch the battery meter tick up.

In his new book, exiled Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng tells the story of growing up blind, being beaten under house arrest and finding refuge in the American Embassy in Beijing in 2012.

When Oscar Hammerstein II died 50 years ago, the lights of Broadway were dimmed in his honor. He was part of a family that helped build Broadway with hit shows like Oklahoma!, and some of the first theaters in Times Square. Oscar Andrew Hammerstein's new book tells his family story.

Colorado voters legalized psychedelic mushrooms last November. Rules are being written for licensing their therapeutic use. Meanwhile, therapists are offering treatments in a legal grey area.

History has largely forgotten the lives and thoughts of the black chefs who helped define American cooking. But there's a tantalizing glimpse in food writer Toni Tipton-Martin's cookbook collection.

The last time Tiger Woods won a golf tournament was 2013. Once the world's top player, he's struggled with a myriad of health issues and off-the-course distractions. But he's back and close to winning again.

One man's quest to get out of Gaza and into Egypt highlights Palestinian calls for more freedom of movement.

The U.S. says it has struck more than 85 targets at seven facilities used by Iran or Iran-allied groups in Iraq and Syria.

How troubled is Boeing? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to aviation expert William McGee about the challenges facing the aerospace giant.

Josh Duggar of TLC's 19 Kids and Counting admitted "wrongdoing" amid media reports that he allegedly fondled underage girls as a teenager. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with TV critic Eric Deggans.

June 12th is Loving Day, a holiday that commemorates the Loving v. Virginia case, which allowed interracial marriage in all parts of the U.S. NPR readers share how the case changed their lives.

Paxton plays guitar, banjo, piano and harmonica — among other instruments. He's known for performing music from the 1920s and '30s. Paxton's new album of original songs is Things Done Changed.

He used to scour beaches in the '70s, but didn't find much. In a South West England field, he unearthed a medieval diamond wedding ring in near perfect condition. It's expected to fetch some $35,000.

Shakira has three Grammys, multiple platinum records and millions of fans around the world. Now she can add to that list a giant bronze statue on display in her hometown of Barranquilla.

NPR's A Martinez talks with election analyst Jessica Taylor of the Cook Political Report about the latest polling in crucial Senate races.

Amazon added the first season of The Apprentice to Prime Video. More seasons are on the way, along with a Prime Video documentary and docuseries on First Lady Melania Trump.

George Floyd has been honored in a memorial service in Minneapolis Thursday. His death in police custody on May 25 triggered protests across the nation.

On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Grey's Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes talks about why she doesn't care about validation.

In a dramatic 5-4 ruling, justices declared that the Second Amendment guarantees an individual's right to self-defense and gun ownership. Will this put an end to handgun bans nationwide?

In a 5-4 decision, justices ban the death penalty for people convicted of raping a child. The ruling emphasized that the death penalty is only appropriate in cases where the crime results in death.

For 25 years, Google has shaped the internet. Now, artificial intelligence threatens to change everything.