Justin Torres wins at National Book Awards as authors call for cease-fire in Gaza
At one of literature's most prestigious awards ceremonies, nominated authors made a collective call for a cease-fire in Gaza.
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10 years ago, Batkid was battling bad guys and cancer — now he's 15 and healthy
On Nov. 15, 2013, Miles Scott, a 5-year-old with leukemia, won hearts around the world when he became a superhero for a day with help from the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The Puteketeke bird has been elected as New Zealand's Bird of the Century
The Puteketeke bird has been elected as New Zealand's Bird of the Century after John Oliver promoted the bird not just on his show, but around the world.
Beirut's Zach Condon on drawing inspiration from the dark winters of Norway
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Zach Condon, the creative force behind the band Beirut, about his new album Hadsel, and drawing inspiration from the dark winter of arctic Norway.
The booming African art scene congregates at the biggest art fair in West Africa
The biggest art fair in West Africa draws artists and curators alike to build on the success of African art in the region and beyond.
Kevin Hart will receive the Mark Twain Prize — humor's highest honor
The 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor will go to comedian, actor, writer and entrepreneur Kevin Hart. Past recipients include George Carlin, Eddie Murphy, Carol Burnett and Adam Sandler.
With a boost from John Oliver, pūteketeke soars to first in New Zealand bird contest
The water bird was named a conservation organization's Bird of the Century after the Last Week Tonight host took out billboard ads across the globe and hyped the threatened species on his show.
Healing the 'Invisible Ache' behind the suicide crisis among Black men and boys
Rates of suicide among Black men and boys in the U.S. are increasing faster than among any other group. Actor Courtney B. Vance and Robin L. Smith (aka "Dr. Robin") address the crisis in a new book.
'Super Mario RPG' updates a cult classic from the creators of 'Final Fantasy'
Nintendo puts a new coat of paint on an old classic, tweaking its Final Fantasy-style combat just enough to succeed for a modern audience.
'Eyeliner' examines the cosmetic's history as a symbol of strength and protest
Journalist Zahra Hankir draws a line connecting the cosmetic across civilizations, continents, and eras straight into today — as not only a beauty product but as a means of self expression and more.