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Where there are humans, there are rats. But new research says we still have a lot to learn about our furry, often reviled, companions.

A presidential effort to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status could run up against a number of challenges, including violating federal law.

Alaa Al Aswany's new book sets the dynamics of a fallen family and an elitist car club against the tensions of post-World War II Egypt, but a clunky translation and too many plots keep the brakes on.

Growth of African American Businesses in a Small Eastern Shore Town

The debate between vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz is Tuesday. Through history, there have been times that vice presidential debates made a tangible difference in campaigns.

NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks with singer-songwriter Madi Diaz about reaching new heights in her music career and her latest EP.

Stories about Black history often focus on struggle and suffering—but Beverly Jenkins, the author of more than 40 historical romance novels, has spent her career telling stories about Black love.

Hip-hop didn't always have a violent reputation. In fact, for many in the African-American community it was a revolution and a redemption. Author Jeff Chang chronicles the history of rap in his book Can't Stop, Won't Stop and how it continues to transform the world of popular music.

Until two weeks ago, Norman Hsu was a prodigious fundraiser for Hillary Clinton. Since then, he has run from the law and forced the campaign to return all the money he raised. As he built a reputation as a political money man, his background lay hidden.

Seventy-two flights later, the small-but-mighty helicopter's time has come to an end after it was damaged during a test flight last week.