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The website Longform is a popular curator of lengthy journalism. Host Audie Cornish talks with site creator Max Linsky about three articles you may have missed in 2015, and why they're notable.

School boards are, by definition, local — but divisive national politics played a role in many board elections last fall. Those face offs may affect school board elections going forward.

NPR's Short Wave team talks about the surprising benefits of small talk, more humane ways to kill lobsters, and an ancient flood that may have helped create the Grand Canyon.

Ahead of Mother's Day, we brought together two novelists -- and friends -- Tayari Jones and Meg Wolitzer, to talk about what they love about reading and writing about mothers.

Stephen Colbert ended The Late Show with guests including Paul McCartney. The show's cancellation has many wondering about the future of late-night comedy in today's political climate.

Before social media, the film Purple Rain gave audiences a peek into Prince's musical life. Band members say the true genesis of the title song was much less combative than the version presented in the film.

Ashleigh Johnson is one of the best water polo goalkeepers in the world. NPR's Juana Summers talks to her about her barrier-breaking role in the sport and her expectations for her third Olympic games.

Britain's prime minister steps down as leader of the Conservative Party after a slew of members of his government said they could no longer serve under his scandal-tarred leadership.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Haili Blassingame about her debut, They All Fall in Love at the End, about a young woman navigating the chaos of recent years and her polyamorous relationships.

The U.S. and Iran have exchanged strikes after a helicopter was downed Monday near the Strait of Hormuz. And, House Republicans have passed a bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol through Trump's term.