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Two days after the Spurs throttled the Heat by nearly 40 points, Miami responded with a rout of its own in San Antonio to tie up the NBA Finals at two games apiece. Even better news for the defending champions? The Big Three, Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh, finally look like the Big Three again. Audie Cornish talks to sportswriter Stefan Fatsis about that and the scourge of flopping.

They've been sketching bold eyebrows and pointy ears on a former prime minister to honor the late actor Leonard Nimoy. The Bank Of Canada says it seems wrong to alter "a symbol of our country."

Kiese Laymon, author of Heavy and Long Division, recommends five "incisive and innovative" books on social justice for Juneteenth.

President Trump's face will appear on a new commemorative coin honoring the nation's 250th birthday. It's one of the many unusual places his likeness has popped up this year.

Costco's new leadership says the $1.50 price tag on its beloved hot dog combo is "safe." Experts explain how the retailer has defied inflation — and why it's willing to eat the cost.

America hasn't stopped borrowing, one economist says; it has just vowed to borrow less dramatically. "It certainly doesn't mean we've cut up our credit card," she says.

In addition, most falsely believe the president needs congressional authorization to launch a nuclear strike. North Korea's renegade program will be a major focus at this week's U.N. General Assembly.

Before Rosie Perez was an actress or Soul Train dancer, she survived an abusive childhood. Perez talks about that in her new memoir, Handbook for an Unpredictable Life.

Scientists have modified the genes of a squid, and genetically altered octopuses could be coming soon.

After Monday's victory, the U.S. has a strong lead in its World Cup group. That's good news for Hemphill family members, who are spending their vacation following the team during play in Canada.

Scott Simon speaks to Dennis Tajer of the Allied Pilots Association about the use of 5G spectrum for wireless internet and its impact on flight safety.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says unless lawmakers raise the debt ceiling by June 5, the government won't have enough money to pay all of its bills.

Ailsa Chang talks to Julius Krein, of American Affairs Journal, one of the lone voices speaking out for an intellectual movement for President Trump. Now he says he wishes he hadn't voted for him.

This week, our favorite entries bring you raucous guitars, resilience, contemplation and lots of houseplants. There's still time to enter; send us your video by April 27.

Pop musician and reality dating series host Betty Who answers your questions on finding love, keeping love and knowing when to walk away.

If you've spent the day canvassing and just need to take a breather, here are three games that have hit the spot recently for our pop culture critic.

The president's raucous Arizona rally fits a familiar pattern for Trump and should finally put an end to the persistent question of whether he will "pivot" and be more presidential.

The clam has been returned to the Gulf of Mexico. To determine its age, scientists at the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab counted the rings on its shell. It was dubbed "Aber-clam Lincoln."

NPR's Snigdha Prakash reports that Viacom is buying BET Holdings, the owner of the nation's only cable-TV network specifically aimed at African-Americans. Viacom will pay 2.5 billion dollars in stock and take on about 500-million-dollars in debt. The deal announced today allows Viacom to add another choice property to its lineup, which includes the CBS and UPN broadcast networks and the MTV and VH1 cable-TV channels

Climate change means more extreme weather across the U.S. That’s a challenge for weather forecasters.

British diver Tom Daley won silver in the men's synchronized 10-meter platform on Monday. Fans were eager to see him compete — and knit. He made a splash with his poolside hobby at the Tokyo Olympics.

The California city has the worst traffic congestion in the nation, according to INRIX which makes systems that handle traffic data. L.A. has been trying to address its gridlock by syncing traffic lights and expanding its subway and light rail

French director Jacques Audiard won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival for his story of a Tamil Tiger who gives up the fight to try and find a better life in France.