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Reviewer Juan Vidal has had the debut album by Texas soul crooner Leon Bridges on heavy rotation, and it's making him think of parallels with James Baldwin's first novel, Go Tell It on the Mountain.

The possibility that any American, through some combination of hard work and talent, can rise above the circumstances of his or her parents, is a central…

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow says she will not support Betsy DeVos as the next head of the Department of Education. In an interview with the Detroit Free…

What surgeons see when they open us up and look inside is not pretty — unless you're a surgeon. But when designer Kelli Anderson opens us up, we are feathery, pipe filled, ivory-boned, wired, clean, elegant — just gorgeous. Plus, we are entirely made of colored paper. Check out this new transparent (and interactive!) human body — perfect for kids.

Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced that an investigation into the city's police department will focus on allegations of excessive force, unlawful searches and discriminatory policing.

Writing music for The Good Dinosaur was a seven-month journey for brothers Mychael and Jeff Danna, not all of it glamorous.

When the Soviet Union came crashing down 25 years ago, many Russians hoped their country would become a democracy. But increasingly, government critics are choosing political exile.

NPR Ed is celebrating 50 Great Teachers. Today: The story of a young algebra teacher in Oklahoma oil country, who has taken an unorthodox approach to classroom math.

One of Michigan’s top charter school advocates is blasting the Detroit Free Press’ recent investigation into charters.Reporter Jennifer Dixon and others…

The Next IdeaReducing dependence on fossil fuels through alternative energy may seem like an expensive goal, especially in an era when even traditional…