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While safety concerns may have led to some of the quick demolitions, some residents fear developers and city officials are trying to destroy evidence of shoddy building and lax government oversight.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Gary Baum, senior writer at The Hollywood Reporter, about Hugh Hefner's business empire, Playboy, and what will happen to the brand after his death.

Eddie Murphy's classic comedy about an African prince who comes to New York City is getting a sequel. Black-ish creator Kenya Harris is writing a script and Eddie Murphy may be involved as well.

An Italian woman had a wedding ceremony to marry herself. She said she promised friends if she didn't find her soul mate by age 40 she would have a solo wedding — "sologamy." It has no legal weight.

The State Department will pull out all nonessential staff, citing mysterious attacks on diplomats that have caused symptoms including dizziness and hearing problems. The U.S. Embassy will remain open.

You barely have to listen through a full verse and chorus of one of Hiatt's songs to feel like you've connected with a new friend. Hear a performance and interview from the Nashville songwriter.

The Spanish government has stepped up efforts to prevent the Catalan independence referendum, with police seizing millions of ballots, and trying to seal-off schools where Sunday's voting is planned.

Journalist, writer and musician James McBride discusses his collection of short stories, Five-Carat Soul, his first work of fiction since winning the 2013 National Book Award for The Good Lord Bird.

David Greene and Steve Inskeep find out more from Rachel Crosby, a reporter with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, NPR's Leila Fadel and NPR Scott Detrow. Police say the sole suspect was killed.

At least 50 people were killed when a shooter opened fire at concert-goers. David Greene talks to Rachel Crosby of the Last Vegas Review-Journal and NPR's Ryan Lucas. Police found the shooter dead.