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Author Aja Raden says jewelry is the perfect lens through which to view human history. In Stoned, she tells the story of the glass beads used to purchase Manhattan and the rise of the wristwatch.

Téa Obreht's new novel, Inland, was inspired by the myths of the American West, and by a little-known episode in U.S. history: the military's unsuccessful attempt to use camels as pack animals.

Peter Cameron's new novel about a young nurse is a consummate English country home novel. Put the kettle on and settle in — but don't get too comfortable: Cameron's writing is full of sharp angles and unanticipated swerves into the droll and the downright weird.

Kathleen Passidomo, who's making her "Live Healthy" initiative a priority during the session, discussed this and other issues on The Florida Roundup.

Since 2016, journalist Yvonne Latty has been documenting her mother's journey with Alzheimer's. As part of a collaboration with Latino USA and Black Public Media, she brings us this intimate portrait.

Ronald Bell, along with his brother, Robert "Kool" Bell, brought generations of music fans together on the dancefloor with hits like "Celebration," "Get Down On It" and "Jungle Boogie."

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is back this year and promises to be bigger than ever. Here's a preview of what to expect and how to watch.

Alexandra is among the people who lost their jobs for posting about the conservative influencer's death. She described the online mob that got her fired as "state-sponsored censorship."

NPR's Scott Simon asks veteran career diplomat Nicholas Burns about the Trump administration's plans to downsize the State Department.

House Appropriations Chairman Jay Trumbull pointed to the decision to reopen Florida’s economy while other states remained on pandemic lockdown as a reason Florida's budget is in "great shape."

A convoy of 20 trucks of aid entered Gaza from Egypt on Saturday. But there is still confusion about who can leave via the border crossing and when.

Jason Wysong negotiated an exit package through his lawyer when he learned, ahead of Tuesday's meeting, that board sentiment had turned against him.

Foreign-owned businesses have been attacked, African migrants driven from their homes, and several killed. A leading xenophobic group has given all undocumented immigrants until June 30 to leave the country.

Loren Rhoads -- the author of "222 Cemeteries to See Before You Die" -- acts as our cemetery travel guide this Halloween season. They have the most beautiful gardens and fascinating monuments.

At least one study found that the happiest couples didn’t argue less, but they argued better.

Two weeks after extreme weather in Northwest Indiana, more than 10,000 are still without power. Some residents worry that Gary, a predominantly Black city, may be the last to see the lights go on.

Many of Spencer's novels feature a turning point — a dreadful, unplanned act committed by one of the characters. In his latest book, Man in the Woods, a carpenter accidentally kills a man, which leads him to question himself and his relationship with God.

Many of Spencer's novels feature a turning point — a dreadful, unplanned act committed by one of the characters. In his latest book, Man in the Woods, a carpenter accidentally kills a man, which leads him to question himself and his relationship with God.

A U.S. military judge in Baghdad rejects pre-trial motions requesting that the trials of two American soldiers accused of abusing Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib be held outside Iraq. Judge Col. James Pohl also denies defense requests for memos by Bush administration lawyers on the use of interrogation tactics. Defense lawyers argue their clients were following orders that originated higher up the chain of command. Hear NPR's Emily Harris.

In Thomas Pierce's novel, a loan officer dies — but only temporarily, and uneventfully. "[He's] looking for some kind of bedrock in a world that does feel so full of mirage," Pierce says.

Eighty-seven-year-old restaurant critic Marilyn Hagerty gained viral fame last year with a positive review of the Olive Garden in Grand Forks, N.D. Her work has now been collected in a new book, Grand Forks: A History of American Dining in 128 Reviews.

On new albums by viral sensation Yebba and studio whiz Pimmie, it's clear modern R&B has been clearing space for vastly different stripes of singer-songwriter.

It will put a halt to any server or computer rooms that would use more than 2.5 megawatts of electricity in unincorporated areas of Pasco.

Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner, Georgina Rodríguez, say their newborn son has died.

Author Eric Deggans dissects coverage of events such as Hurricane Katrina, the Trayvon Martin case and the 2012 presidential election to build an argument that Americans lack the right vocabulary for talking about race. And the echo chambers of our fractured media landscape, he adds, don't help.