Rob Reiner loved America. He thought it could be better NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with writer Todd S. Purdum about his last interview with Rob Reiner and the filmmaker's legacy as an advocate. Scott Detrow
President Trump to add his own name to the Kennedy Center The arts institution will be called the Trump-Kennedy Center. The president's press secretary said it comes after a unanimous vote by the center's board, which Trump took over earlier this year. Andrew Limbong
Lucy Liu on 'Rosemead,' rejection and returning to Mandarin The child of Chinese immigrants, Liu didn't learn English until she was 5. She plays a terminally ill woman grappling with her teenage son's mental health crisis in Rosemead. Tonya Mosley
Portland's Krampus Fest celebrates the naughty side of the holidays Krampus is a creature from European folklore who scares children into behaving themselves.
A library helps foster an unlikely friendship A devotion to reading brings one elderly woman in Indiana to her local library. That's true for one young child, too. They've formed an unlikely friendship and visit the library together each week. Ella Abbott
Trump's BBC lawsuit: A botched report, BritBox, and porn President Trump's lawsuit alleges that the BBC's fall 2024 documentary was "a brazen attempt" to harm his re-election. The BBC has apologized but rejects his claim. David Folkenflik
Is the viral cheese pull saving chain restaurants? For restaurants, going viral is appetizing. But at what cost? Alana Wise
Her 1951 walkout helped end school segregation. Now her statue is in the U.S. Capitol Barbara Rose Johns was 16 when she led a walkout at her high school, credited with helping end school segregation. Her statue replaces Robert E. Lee's, which was removed in 2020. Rachel Treisman
Remembering Rob Reiner, a director who spanned genres Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their home on Sunday, and their son was arrested on suspicion of murder. Critic David Bianculli remembers Reiner's contributions to TV and film. David Bianculli
Rob Reiner said he was 'never, ever too busy' for his son In 2015, Reiner collaborated with his son, Nick Reiner, on Being Charlie, a story about addiction, loosely based on Nick's experiences. Rob Reiner talked about the film with Fresh Air in September. Terry Gross
