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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Mary Childs, one of the hosts of NPR's Planet Money, about her new book The Bond King, which tells the story of a notorious financial investor.

Widespread allegations of rape at the hands of Russian soldiers have been coming out of Ukraine. Experts say rape in conflict is often used to pursue strategic aims.

To control inflation during WWII, the U.S. government resorted to wide-ranging price controls. Their unintended consequences might explain why today's policymakers are reluctant to try it again.

President Trump's changing messaging, Congress' unprecedented demands and the Justice Department's piecemeal release of information haven't quieted the questions. Here's what we know — and don't.

The royal family has decided to leave the 105-carat gem out of this weekend's coronation ceremony. The Kohinoor has become a focus of anti-colonial anger. India wants it back.

One of the most influential photographers of the 20th century, Robert Frank possessed a piercing, unflinching gaze. Some of America's top photojournalists share their thoughts on Frank and his work.

The judge ordered both sides to file status reports by March 13. He said he has outstanding questions, including how the Russia investigation was impeded and the impact of Flynn's lies on the inquiry.

Scientists say Florida phosphates are significant sources of rare earth elements, highly sought for everything from cell phones to EVs. Is a new era ahead for the state’s phosphate industry?

After visiting China, Secretary of State Blinken headed to London. Developments in the Israeli occupied West Bank worry the international community. Virginia's primary election is today.

After a record number of deaths in Philadelphia last year, one anti-violence poster offered residents a gritty look at what was going on in their community. But not everyone in city government was pleased with the pictures against crime. Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Monica Yant Kinney and designer Frank Baseman talk about the anti-violence posters.

The subject of what to do about lagging graduation rates for black students is being addressed as the presidential race heats up. Jeb Bush and Hillary…

The tourists stream to Florida in their cars, intent on a week at Disney or a sugar-sand seashore or a nonstop party on South Beach. Road weary and…

March has not always boded well for Jessica Brar. It’s the month her father died, the month that she divorced. The days are a seasonal reminder of life’s…

An NPR investigation into Pentagon documents finds flaws in the U.S. claim that civilians were spared in the 2019 operation against the leader of ISIS.

From double-masking to getting a tighter seal, these suggestions and simple at-home hacks can make your mask a better barrier against the surging delta variant.

What Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards knew, when he knew it and what he did are questions in a civil rights investigation into a deadly arrest and whether police brass obstructed justice.

Three women explain how life’s surprises can catapult their efforts to carefully manage limited budgets and lead to financial distress.

A panel of public-radio DJs recommends music for the end of your 2016 — including songs from Third Root, Regina Spektor and Sylvan Esso.

The award-winning film will be released in over 40 theaters in Florida — including Tampa — on Feb. 24. The film's photographer and producer will host a Q&A session Friday and Sunday night at the Tampa Theatre.

Those who put their lives on the line in the Afghan National Army and can't find a way out of Afghanistan are working menial jobs, sometimes moving locations every few days in fear for their safety.

Some animals live longer than they should for their size. Some have shorter lives. And others don't appear to age at all.

An NPR investigation into Pentagon documents finds flaws in the U.S. claim that civilians were spared in the 2019 operation against the leader of ISIS.

In her new cookbook, Mexican chef Pati Jinich explores the many cultures — from Africans to Chinese to French to Lebanese and more — who left their culinary imprint on her native country's cuisine.

In his book, he says the transition team head is "the second biggest job in American politics" — and it is clear he took it on like he would have the top job, as if the shiny new presidency were his.

This year, Fresh Air's book critic rejects the tyranny of the decimal system and picks 12 titles published in 2014 — all with characters, scenes and voices that linger long past the last page.