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Geena Davis' new memoir, Dying of Politeness, looks back on her life and career. In a conversation with NPR's Morning Edition, she reflects on some of those iconic roles and how they shaped her.

This week's Heat Check selects come largely from iconoclasts who have already zeroed in on their individual aesthetics: a singsong rap soulman, an alté sensation a noise-rap radical and more.

NPR's A Martínez talks to Jeff Pearlman, author of a new book on Bo Jackson, who is often considered one of the greatest pro athletes in U.S. history. The book is called: The Last Folk Hero.

As the Earth warms, city parks will become more and more important as climate oases. This is a day in the life of one city park.

The group Swayam Shikshan Prayog, which will be recognized today at the U.N. COP27 summit, focuses on the restoration of livelihoods, especially for women, amid the negative impacts of climate change.

American election deniers are recycling lies about voting machines to claim Brazil's presidential election is being rigged and to cast doubt on the U.S. midterms.

Members of a diversity, equity and inclusion panel are calling for the firing of CEO Jeff Plush over his handling of sexual abuse allegations when he was head of the women's pro soccer league.

Journalist Robert Draper says the GOP's embrace of extremism opened the door to fringe actors, who've become among the party's most influential leaders. His new book is Weapons of Mass Delusion.

Advertisers spent up to $7 million for every 30 seconds of airtime during Super Bowl LVII. Here's a sampling of what worked – and didn't – in the most expensive ad showcase on American television.

Researchers are still digging into the question and sharing their findings decades after the Nazis sacked the homes of Jews during World War II.

Many eating disorder specialists oppose the new guidance's focus on weight loss and BMI, and say it minimizes the risk of disordered eating and will perpetuate deep-rooted, damaging stigmas.

Experts say Gov. Ron DeSantis' conclusion could not be drawn from the study he cited, adding that the research focused on health care workers, who are likelier to be exposed to COVID and more likely to be vaccinated. Those findings should not be applied to the general public.

Beyoncé, Adele, Styles, Lizzo, Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny all took home trophies during Sunday night's telecast, but some won bigger than others.

States are trying to reach millions of Medicaid enrollees to make sure those still eligible remain covered and help others find new health insurance. Experts especially worry about what will become of Florida enrollees.

The vote cements a shift in the presidential primary calendar that many Democrats have long called for and elevates states with greater diversity and voter access.

It was a heart-pounding, dance-inducing, head-spinning year in Latin music, from Bad Bunny's exponential rise to a relentless commitment from up and coming artists to play between genre lines.

2022 has been a rough year for America's personal finances. That's sparked a throwback movement among some young debtors: all cash, all the time.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with martial arts expert and actor Donnie Yen about his role in the live-action remake of Mulan.

You may know about Rapp from TikTok, TV or Broadway. But she says all of that has just been in service of her true passion: a solo music career.

Polling places are a politics-free zone. Could that change with a Supreme Court case out of Minnesota? The court is hearing arguments in a key case on this Wednesday.

Mortgage rates above seven percent and a low supply of homes for sale has made home ownership feel out of reach for many Americans. Yet it remains an important way to build wealth in the U.S.

There's a lot going on in politics: another search for classified documents, an opening meeting on the debt ceiling and a new player in the Republican nomination race.

Despite more than a handful of setbacks, President Biden has delivered on several major promises since 2021, some with bipartisan support. Those compromises could be harder with the new Congress.

These days, as polarization reaches deep into American life, some musicians are trying to stay out of the fray and use their music to bridge divides.

Lucid Motors is one of the electrical vehicle makers hoping Miamians will be willing to pay big bucks for its growing line of ultra-luxury cars and SUVs.