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Encore: 'The Undefeated,' A New Picture Book, Celebrates Black Brilliance

Artist Kadir Nelson was inspired by Kwame Alexander's poem celebrating African American life, and turned it into a picture book for children. Nelson was awarded the Caldecott Medal Monday.

<p>Jeremy Christian listens during a hearing in a Multnomah County courtroom in Portland, Ore., on Friday, May 3, 2019. Christian was in court seeking a delay in the beginning of his trial while the state considers changes to its death penalty law.</p>

Jury Seated In Trial Of Portland Light Rail Train Killing Suspect

A jury of 12 men and women has been seated in the trial of Jeremy Christian, the man charged with killing two men on board a Portland light rail train in May 2017.

Best known for the 1997 hit "Flagpole Sitta," Harvey Danger had much more to offer, argues NPR's Stephen Thompson.

The Forgotten Wordplay And Songcraft Of Harvey Danger

For NPR's "One-Hit Wonders/Second-Best Songs," NPR Music's Stephen Thompson recommends "Happiness Writes White" by the band Harvey Danger. The band is known mostly for their 1997 hit "Flagpole Sitta."

A helicopter flies in Brazil in 2014. Some helicopter trips — like personal or private helicopter rides — are more likely than others to end in a fatal accident.

Kobe Bryant's Death Puts A Focus On Helicopter Safety

Some helicopter trips — like personal or private helicopter rides — are more likely than others to end in a fatal accident. A crash killed the former NBA star and eight other people on Sunday.

Julia Garner stars as a young college graduate who grows increasingly uncomfortable working for a New York-based movie mogul in <em>The Assistant.</em>

'The Assistant' Helps Explain How Predatory Behavior Stays Hidden

A young woman grows increasingly uncomfortable working for a movie mogul reminiscent of Harvey Weinstein. The drama explores how easy it is for powerful people to exploit absolute authority.

An FBI affidavit that lays out the case against Charles Lieber includes what federal prosecutors say is a contract between the Harvard researcher and a university in China.

Acclaimed Harvard Scientist Is Arrested, Accused Of Lying About Ties To China

An FBI agent says China's deal with Charles Lieber, the chair of Harvard University's chemistry department, paid him up to $50,000 monthly, along with another $150,000 per year.

Waves splash in a pool during an earthquake in the Cayman Islands. Social media was flooded with photos and video from people documenting the event.

Powerful Earthquake Strikes Caribbean, But No Reports Of Injuries Or Damage

The 7.7 magnitude temblor struck off the coasts of Jamaica, Cuba and the Cayman Islands. Social media was flooded with photos and video from people documenting the event.

"That reporter couldn't have done too good a job on you yesterday," President Trump told Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Tuesday. He added, "Think you did a good job on her, actually."

NPR Seeks 'Clarification' From State Department About Reporter Dropped From Trip

President and CEO John Lansing is sending a letter "demanding answers." Earlier Tuesday, President Trump appeared to praise Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for yelling at another NPR reporter.

Suppporters of a bill to ban race-based hair discrimination pose for a photo following a public hearing in Olympia on Tuesday.

'Our hair is literally a crown.' WA Lawmakers consider ban on race-based hair discrimination

Washington could become the fourth state in the nation to outlaw race-based hair discrimination, after New York, New Jersey and California. On Tuesday,...

Computer mouse pads with "Secure the Vote" logos on them sit on a vendor's table at an election officials conference in 2018.

1 Simple Step Could Help Election Security. Governments Aren't Doing It

Local governments could perform a simple upgrade to make it clear to voters that they are reading from a legitimate source. But on the whole, they aren't doing it.

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