NPR 'founding mother' Susan Stamberg has died Susan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who went on to become the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, has died. David Folkenflik
President Trump envisions D.C. arch to mark 250th anniversary of U.S. On Wednesday, the president showcased models for a grand new monument to be added to the gateway of the National Mall: a large, neoclassical arch topped with eagles and a gilded, winged figure. Anastasia Tsioulcas
You know Daphne du Maurier's 'Rebecca' — but she also wrote these terrifying tales Rebecca dominates du Maurier's legacy, but she wrote plenty of other macabre novels and short stories. A collection called After Midnight gathers 13 of these tales, with an intro by Stephen King.
Julian Brave NoiseCat's survival story is both personal and ancestral NoiseCat is the son of an Indigenous Canadian father and white mother. After a cultural genocide, he says, living your life becomes an existential question. His new memoir is We Survived the Night. Terry Gross
A book vending machine provides an outlet for D.C.-area authors after funding cuts Washington, D.C.'s vending machine LitBox distributes books, with a serving of hope as local writers struggle with arts funding cuts. Brittney Melton
Ethan Hawke and Richard Linklater find the heartbreak in 'Blue Moon' Director Richard Linklater and actor Ethan Hawke discuss their new film Blue Moon, which focuses on one fateful night toward the end of lyricist Lorenz Hart's life. Leila Fadel
How Charlie Chaplin used his uncanny resemblance to Hitler to fight fascism It's been 85 years since The Great Dictator first dazzled audiences in 1940. It was a big risk for one of the world's most popular performers to take a stand against fascism on film. Neda Ulaby
One teen solo traveler's journey to break a world record At just 19 years old, a California teen is racking up miles as he endeavors to visit every country in the world. He has visited 118 countries so far to beat the world record for the title of youngest person to visit every country.
'Broadcasting' has its roots in agriculture. Here's how it made its way into media The word 'broadcasting' dates back centuries, and originally described a method of sowing seeds. But it took on a new meaning with the rise of radio in the 1920s. Rachel Treisman
The elite, yet friendly, world of producing giant pumpkins Fall means giant pumpkin contests in some places. At the Topsfield Fair in Massachusetts, we meet the next generation of competitors and their mentors. Amanda Beland