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Before the Soviet period, "Russian food had color," says Vladimir Mukhin of Moscow's world-famous White Rabbit restaurant. He aims to honor those flavors, as well as locally source his ingredients.

Actors in period garb are the usual denizens of the Strawbery Banke Museum campus in Portsmouth, N.H., which spans 250 years of history. To make ends meet, the museum has lured more modern dwellers.

The prestigious publishing company Farrar, Straus and Giroux helped define the intellectual life of post-World War II America. Boris Kachka's book explores the company's history, from its founding in 1946 to its sale to a German conglomerate in 1994 and beyond.

Every village in southern Lebanon has its own story, but Waza'in's story is more troubled than most. It's a tumble-down hamlet on land once occupied by Israel. After Israeli forces left nearly five years ago, some towns in the area began to spring back to life. But not Waza'in.

Alice McDermott's characters can often be described as average, and Marie, the heroine of her latest novel, is no exception. But critic Maureen Corrigan says the power of McDermott's writing is that she can make even Marie's run-of-the-mill life one for the record books.

Special counsel Robert Mueller's report lays out all of the ways in which Russia interfered in the 2016 election, including hacking Democrats' emails and using social media to mobilize U.S. citizens.

An archeological tomb robber wanders Italy, haunted by the memory of lost love. La Chimera is a playful fable that builds to not one but two thrilling scenes of underground exploration.

California often takes the lead with new legislation to rein in tech. This was true for privacy, social media and now it looks to be playing out the same way for generative AI.

Three people have been charged in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction who died after falling from his Buenos Aires hotel room balcony last month.

Private schools don't have to follow new laws that dictate how history can be taught, so some schools are pushing back and offering educational experiences rich in civil rights history.

Scott Simon speaks to Vali Nasr, professor of International Affairs and Middle East Studies at the Johns Hopkins University, about the latest moves to save the nuclear deal with Iran.

The Philadelphia Eagles and the Arizona Cardinals will meet in this Sunday's NFC championship game. It has been an up-and-down year for the Eagles, who are one game away from the Super Bowl. Coach Andy Reid and quarterback Donovan McNabb have been the focus of fan ire.

For most people, more education leads to healthier and longer lives. Not so for Black men. Racism's power in harming their health may be more persistent than previously understood, researchers say.

The fourth volume in Robert Caro's monumental biography of Lyndon Johnson is The Passage of Power; it explores the period between 1958 and 1964 during which Johnson went from powerful Senate majority leader to powerless vice president to — suddenly — president of the United States.

The fourth volume in Robert Caro's monumental biography of Lyndon Johnson is The Passage of Power; it explores the period between 1958 and 1964 during which Johnson went from powerful Senate majority leader to powerless vice president to — suddenly — president of the United States. Originally broadcast on May 13, 2013.

Farai Chideya talks to Slate contributor Josh Levin about a recent Saturday Night Live rap parody called "Lazy Sunday" that follows two SNL stars as they wake up late, get cupcakes and go see a movie -- all to a hard-core hip-hop beat. The video has been a popular download on the Web, and Levin says it's evidence the rap music industry may need to re-evaluate its direction...

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former Israeli intelligence official Sima Shina about Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel, what might come next, and the risks for the Middle East and beyond.

Zuckerberg testified in front of the Senate judiciary and commerce committees Tuesday. A preview of what to expect from his second day of testimony — this time before House panels

Some insurers are betting that lowering the barrier to seeing a doctor will encourage people to get needed care sooner. If it works, the health plans could save more than they spend on the benefit.

The U.N. estimates that July was the hottest month — in terms of the average global temperature-- in recorded history. That's leading to climate-driven disasters around the world.

Ryan Coogler's period thriller knows "the devil's music" isn't the opposite of the holy word, but its twin.

Senate Democrats threaten a partial government shutdown over DHS funding. And, the Fed defies President Trump's pressure and holds rates steady to fight inflation.

Many Americans are baring their faces in public again, following the CDC recommendation that fully vaccinated people don't need them in most settings. But there are critics who say it's too soon.

Retailers are racing to get merchandise onto store shelves in time for the busy holiday shopping season. But with ports and warehouses overflowing, many orders are tied up in traffic.

Authors Jade Chang and Jacqueline Woodson share a conversation about how they prepare mentally to write a new book and what motivates them.