New Book Highlights Historic Black Newspaper
'The Chicago Defender' is a legendary black newspaper. It may no longer have the reach it once had, but the paper, founded in the early 20th century, has a fascinating history.
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New Orleans Prepares For Mississippi River Flooding
The Mississippi River is expected to crest Sunday. Officials in low-lying New Orleans don't expect this time to be as bad as last month, but they're not taking any chances.
A Collector's Envy: Bhutan's Playable Postage Stamps
In 1972, the country tried some novel fundraising: selling postage stamps embossed with a playable recording. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with journalist Chris May who wrote about the oddity.
75 Years Of 'Pal Joey'
Penguin Classics has published a 75th Anniversary presentation of the John O'Hara novel, and the libretto and lyrics of the musical. Scott talks to Thomas Mallon, who wrote the book's forward.
'Caucus: The Musical' Jabs At Political Process
With the real Iowa caucuses just weeks away, lines are being learned, moves choreographed, audiences are being wooed. It's all part of what's become an every four years-tradition in Iowa, featuring local residents.
#MemeOfTheWeek: 'D-Money,' Race And Drugs In America
Maine's governor made some offensive comments about black men, young white women and Maine's drug problem. He says it was a slip, but it may reveal a lot about the way many think about drugs.
A Photographer Captures Extraordinary Moments Of Everyday Indian Life
Photographer Steve McCurry — he took the famous Afghan girl portrait for National Geographic — shares scenes from across the subcontinent in his new book.
#NPRreads: 3 Stories To Check Out This Weekend
Read about how robots could save the Great Barrier Reef, why Americans work so much, and what art projects veterans are making to help them recover from post-traumatic stress disorder.
A Photographer Captures Extraordinary Moments Of Everyday Indian Life
Photographer Steve McCurry — he took the famous Afghan girl portrait for National Geographic — shares scenes from across the subcontinent in his new book.
Dayo Okeniyi Is Probably The First Nigerian Actor To Be Shot By J-Lo
Why are Nigerians making a splash in Hollywood? We ask a star of the new NBC series Shades of Blue.