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Jones' new novel, Kin, is set in 1950s Louisiana and Atlanta, and tells the story of two young women who grow up next door to each other without their mothers.

The latest by jazz legend Branford Marsalis, "Belonging," is a full-album interpretation of the 1974 Keith Jarrett record of the same name.

The Miami-Dade commissioner behind a straw poll asking if voters want more rapid transit has a ballpark figure for how much it could cost.

His reelection campaign will focus on evolving climate threats, increasing neighborhood investments, accelerating housing solutions, providing economic opportunities and strengthening public safety.

We dig into the NPR audio archives for another installment of a our feature "First Mention" to hear the initial use on air of the term "Wikipedia."

A study shows that e-readers help people with dyslexia comprehend text.

Featuring numerous behind-the-scenes clips of the TV journalist, "Tell Me Everything" depicts Walters' ambitions, successes and personal failings.

Designed as a placeholder for work-in-progress documents, those quasi-Latin words now appear on mugs, tote bags and T-shirts.

"Hanging by a Wire" recounts the audacious efforts to rescue eight people, including six children, who were trapped on a cable car in rural Pakistan, 900 feet above the ground, after two cables snapped midair.

Ahead of the new school year, AdventHealth is seeing an uptick in children and teens seeking help for anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts and self-harm behavior.

Police are investigating reported harassment of the University of Utah women's basketball team while staying in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, for the NCAA tournament in nearby Spokane, Wash.

The faculty at the University of Central Florida are not getting raises this year.

The governor’s comments come amid a rise in antisemitism and anti-Israel demonstrations across the country. He says that without any repercussion, protests could become increasingly violent.

December's numbers show that more Florida kids are losing Medicaid than any other state except one.

Police have identified the alleged gunman in Wednesday's shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and two of the three victims. No students were targeted.

Andre and Jordan Anchondo were among the 22 people killed after Saturday's shooting in El Paso. The Anchondo family says the couple died trying to shield their 2-month-old son from gunfire.

The president-elect hasn't held a news conference since July. He promised one for Wednesday, and there's a lot to ask about, from his alleged ties to Russia to what he plans to do about Obamacare.

The Indian-Canadian comedian is known for mimicking accents and poking fun at race, culture and class. He's performed for audiences worldwide. All that after being bullied as the brown kid in a mostly white neighborhood. Peters talks to guest host Celeste Headlee about his personal life and his new world tour called 'Notorious.'

Report from the Pew Research Center says Hispanic women in general continue to face pressure to play traditional roles, despite advances in educational attainment and entrepreneurship

In "To Kill a Tiger," director Nisha Pahuja follows the case of a girl who is gang-raped in her Indian village. The villagers say she should marry one of the rapists.

For decades, the U.S. dominated the men's 400-meter race, one of the most difficult and prestigious events at any Olympic Games. But no American man had won gold since 2008 — until Wednesday.

The 39-year-old downed 33 dogs and buns Friday, which was good enough for the woman's Mustard Belt. As expected, Joey Chestnut won the men's division by consuming 70½ weiners.

Here's a look at the preliminary agreement between the U.S. and Iran, and the challenges that remain to find lasting peace.

National polls show a close race for the popular vote between President Obama and Mitt Romney, but you may find it more enlightening to look at the larger, more complex puzzle that is the Electoral College map. The state-by-state landscape is distinctly more uphill for the challenger.

U.N. Secretary General António Guterres was in Moscow Tuesday for talks with Russian President Putin and his foreign minister. The focus: U.N. efforts to ease the civilian suffering in Ukraine.