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Twelve years ago, Hutu militias began a slaughter in Rwanda that left at least 800,000 people dead. Paul Rusesabagina, whose story inspired Hotel Rwanda, talks about his new memoir and the legacy of African colonialism.

Guests provide a tour of news from the Middle East on the Web, from YouTube to state-run broadcasts. Bloggers talk about posting from war zones, and experts offer tips on critical viewing.

San Francisco's Fillmore District is known for its namesake rock venue, but once it was home to legendary jazz clubs. A new photo book preserves the record of a neighborhood that fell victim to "urban renewal."

Near Basra in southern Iraq, police find the body of an American freelance journalist -- Steven Vincent -- who was abducted Tuesday night and shot dead. Vincent had been living in Basra for three months while working on a book.

John Doe is the founder and bass player for X, the 1980s punk-rock band. He's also an actor, appearing on such TV shows as Carnivale and Roswell. He kicks off our annual summer "what are you reading" feature with an eclectic list ranging from the L.A.-noirish John Fante to Louise Erdrich and Natsuo Kirino.

As a deaf person, Rebecca Knill is anti-noise and "neutral" on sound. She explains how technology allows her to hear what she wants to hear, and asks why our mindset about ability hasn't caught up.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with NPR music critic Ann Powers and music scholar Shana Redmond about how old and new protest music reflects political moments, following the Supreme Court overturning Roe.

Artificial intelligence and people often struggle to seamlessly interact. Computer scientist Vinith Misra shares how computational humor could help bridge the gap between humans and their machines.

Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas teach a class at Stanford's business school called 'Humor: Serious Business.' They say humor is vastly undervalued in business and is key to good leadership.

After a seven-year absence, author Ethan Canin returns with America America, a novel that explores power and influence in politics past.

Family Dollar says it is not aware of any complaints from customers nor any reports of illnesses related to the recall.

In Marvel's "America," Gabby Rivera wrote a superhero who's queer, Latina, and punches portals across dimensions. She shares why it's empowering to write characters that mirror her identity.

Columbus fire officials say some of those injured were thrown from the ride. Gov. John Kasich has ordered all fair rides shut down until they can be inspected.

In The Great Deluge, Douglas Brinkley describes a city ripe for disaster as Hurricane Katrina approached shore — crippled by poverty, police corruption, gang violence and lacking a real, workable disaster plan.

At age 16, Marina Nemat was imprisoned for speaking out against Iran's brutal regime. Just minutes from execution, her life was spared by a man who forced her to marry him and convert to Islam. She tells her story in a new memoir.

Danny "Kid Delicious" Basavich was a depressed, overweight teen when he found his true calling in smoky billiards halls. In his new book, Running the Table, L. Jon Wertheim chronicles Basavich's rise as one of the country's best pool players.

For seven years, sociologist Sudhir Venkatesh lived in one of Chicago's worst housing projects. His research and insights into one of the country's most violent gangs is captured in Gang Leader for a Day.

Dalia Mogahed, co-author of Who Speaks for Islam? talks about how Muslims view democracy, women's rights and radicalism. The book presents the findings of a six-year, 50,000-interview Gallup survey of Muslim populations worldwide.

Steven Johnson recounts the story of the 18th century radical thinker Joseph Priestley, scientist, theologian and one of America's lesser known Founding Fathers.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said the seized cocaine totaled more than $11.8 million in street value.

Rappers Drake and 21 Savage, who are releasing a joint album Friday, posted a spoof of the segment to their social media accounts, and the Internet has largely mistaken it for the real thing.

Photoshoots are an unintended — but amusing — use of the cameras. The Open Space and Mountain Parks department in Boulder, Colo., set up nine of them to learn about and protect local wildlife.

The president offered the Washington attorney the job, and he accepted. He's 55 and a partner at a firm where he handles labor and employment cases.

The city of Nador, Morocco is Europe's southernmost border and a gateway for migrants from Africa in search of better opportunities. But attempting to cross that border can turn deadly.

Serigne Mbaye's journey is parallel to the larger picture of how climate migration intersects with politics. Now, he is considered one of the most vocal politicians in Madrid for migrant rights.