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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Tourism industry watchers and historians say the number of Black history tours are increasing -- fueled by a new generation of tour guides who want to elevate Black stories.

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.

The "Double-Double Queen" is living up to her name early in her pro career. The Chicago Sky forward earned her seventh consecutive double-double in a win over Dallas — a league record for a rookie.

At least seven people have been confirmed dead in Monday's subway crash in Washington D.C. A Metro train that had slowed near a station was slammed from the rear by the second train, which jackknifed into the air and fell atop the first train.