Remembering Sly Stone, the visionary funk frontman of the Family Stone
Sylvester Stewart, better known by his stage name Sly Stone, has died at 82. His band Sly and the Family Stone combined psychedelic rock, doo-wop, gospel and surf to create a new sound.
Iowa Joins 'The Rest Of The Country': Des Moines Mourns Slain Officers
The ambush-style killing of two police officers on Wednesday is hitting the Des Moines area hard. The shootings are shaking some beliefs, while reinforcing others.
Complaints Of Media Bias Come From All Sides This Season
Donald Trump calls the media "a big fat cog" in a "rigged system." John Podhoretz, editor of the conservative magazine Commentary, weighs in on media bias.
Millions Expected To Vote Before Election Day
In key states like Colorado, Nevada and Florida, a majority are expected to cast their ballots before Nov. 8. Analysts can detect demographic trends by looking at the early voting stats.
It's An Oft-Repeated Line, But Did Clinton Really Laugh At A Rape Victim?
In 1975, Hillary Clinton was appointed to represent a defendant charged with raping a 12-year-old girl. Clinton reluctantly took the case, which ended with a plea bargain for the defendant.
Iraqi Archbishop Looks For Reconciliation
With the offensive underway to rout ISIS from Mosul, the Archbishop of Irbil, Bashar Warda, is looking to the future and ways for reconciliation. Renee Montagne speaks with the archbishop.
Study: NFL Referees Influenced By Coaches' And Players' Sideline Yelling
A new study shows referees are much more likely to make calls that favor the team whose coaches and players are on the sideline closest to the potential penalty.
2014 Tweet Nearly Predicted Cubs' Win — Down To The Extra Innings
Two years ago, Twitter user RaysFanGio wrote, "2016 World Series. Cubs vs. Indians. And then the world will end with the score tied in game seven in extra innings." And so it was.
Stayed Up Too Late For The Cubs? Let Them Write Your Excuse Note
The team tweeted a "super official" excuse note for fans who need a mental health day Thursday.
Editor Terry McDonnell Doctors Stories In 'Accidental Life'
Terry McDonell has worked with literary greats Hunter Thompson, Richard Ford, George Plimpton and many more. He reflects on that work in a new book about the art of working with writers.
Cleveland Fans Go Home, Soaked And Silent
"It'll rip you apart," said an Indians fan who watched his team lose a nail-biting Game 7 of the World Series against the Chicago Cubs.
A Monarch Balances Personal And Royal Demands In 'The Crown'
Netflix debuts its newest prestige series, a period drama that, over six seasons, will trace the life of Queen Elizabeth, from her wedding in 1947 to the present.
