Coroner Rules Cranberries Singer Dolores O'Riordan's Death As Accidental
The singer was found in her London hotel room on Jan. 15, 2018.
Arts & Life
Obama's Former Ethics Czar Discusses Trump, And The Global Threat To Democracy
Norm Eisen's new book, The Last Palace, tells the story of the mansion he lived in as America's ambassador to the Czech Republic and of Europe's ongoing struggle between democracy and illiberalism.
What We're Looking Forward To At The Toronto International Film Festival
The NPR Movies team is off to Toronto, where they'll sit in the dark for days at a time watching films that you'll get to see in the coming weeks and months. Here's some of what they're excited about.
Keepers Of The Underground: The Hiphop Archive At Harvard
"In order to be well versed in the culture, you have to be an encyclopedia," 9th Wonder says. "What The HipHop Archive is doing is creating a family tree."
From Poverty To Rocket Scientist To CEO, A Girl Scout's Inspiring Story
When she was a Brownie, Sylvia Acevedo was inspired to earn her science badge. In her new memoir, the Girl Scouts CEO says this experience led directly to her career at NASA.
In The Trump Era, Journalist April Ryan Finds Herself 'Under Fire'
The longtime White House correspondent, one of the few black reporters in the press corps, has frequently clashed with the current administration's press officers — which she details in a new book.
John Kerry Reflects On Smear Campaigns And Not Taking Anything For Granted
During the 2004 presidential election, opponents used falsehoods to attack Kerry's military record. He reflects on that campaign — and on the current state of American politics — in a new memoir.
'The Most Dangerous Branch' Asks Whether The Supreme Court Has Become Too Powerful
In author David Kaplan's view, the top court has taken an increasing role in policymaking, having issued critical decisions on abortion, voting rights, gun control, health care — and the president.
Viola Davis Brings A New 'Corduroy' Book To Bear
Inspired by her daughter, the Emmy, Tony and Oscar-winning actress has written a picture book. Corduroy Takes a Bow continues the adventures of a curious teddy bear and his young (black) friend Lisa.
Her Father Gave Her The Courage To Speak Out Against 'Honor Killings'
Khalida Brohi grew up in tribal Pakistan, where her 14-year-old cousin was murdered by an uncle after she refused an arranged marriage. Her new memoir is I Should Have Honor.