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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Ron Chernow about his new book, "Mark Twain," in which he illuminates the complex life of the writer.

A Wisconsin judge is charged with helping an undocumented immigrant evade federal agents. It's a rare prosecution but not unheard of — a similar case unfolded seven years ago in Massachusetts.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is standing firm on the sweeping cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services, cuts he says were suggested by Elon Musk and his DOGE team.

In 1993, Adam Duritz and his band Counting Crows took roots-rock to new heights with their debut August and Everything After. More than 30 years later, they offer a new album, cut from the same cloth.

Since abortion became almost entirely illegal in Texas in 2021, the state has seen a significant rise in the number of women who die in pregnancy or after giving birth. A new bill aims to change that.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Haris Tarin, a refugee who fled Afghanistan 30 years ago, about the Trump administration ending temporary protected status for Afghans in the U.S.

As California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces reductions to health care for migrants in the country illegally, some say that he's moving to the political center ahead of a possible 2028 presidential run.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with GOP strategist Rob Burgess about the different positions within the Republican Party as budget negotiations continue.

Ben Pickman of The Athletic says the 2025 WNBA season brings superstar debuts, rising rivalries and major questions about pay for athletes.

The first week of Sean Combs' criminal trial featured testimony by witnesses and alleged victims, including ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura, who testified their relationship was marked with violence.