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Bradley Cooper plays Jackson Maine, a musician struggling with addiction, in <em>A Star Is Born.</em>

Bradley Cooper Learned To Sing, Direct And Talk Deeply For 'A Star Is Born'

Cooper makes his directorial debut with a remake of the classic film about a doomed love affair. He hopes his version presents a fuller portrait of the iconic characters.

On Dec. 3, 2013, <em>Guardian</em> editor Alan Rusbridger faced questions from the British Parliament about his newspaper's decision to publish material leaked by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden.

Former 'Guardian' Editor On Snowden, WikiLeaks And Remaking Journalism

In Breaking News, Alan Rusbridger reflects on the blockbuster stories he helped publish over the course of his 20-year tenure running the British newspaper The Guardian.

Use Of Tear Gas At U.S.-Mexico Border Is Shocking, Rep. Peters Says

David Greene talks to Democratic Rep. Scott Peters of San Diego about U.S. agents firing tear gas at migrants attempting to cross from Tijuana, Mexico. NPR's Scott Horsley weighs in on the discussion.

"Drawing has made it possible for me to stay close to Joy when she is no longer here," Jonathan Santlofer writes in his memoir, <em>The Widower's Notebook. </em>

Author And Artist Illustrates Life After A Sudden Death In 'Widower's Notebook'

When Jonathan Santlofer's wife died five years ago, he was thrown into a "fugue state" of grief. Sketching her portrait from old photographs has helped him stay close to her.

'First Man' Captures The Upheaval Leading Up To Armstrong's 1969 Moon Landing

Justin Chang says a new film about the space race is one of the "noisiest, clunkiest, most inelegant movies about space travel ever made" — all of which helps convey the chaos of space travel.

The animal people in <em>BoJack Horseman </em>are the creation of illustrator and cartoonist Lisa Hanawalt. The bitterness, isolation, melancholy and cynicism are "my half of the equation," <em></em>says show creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg.

Don't Be Fooled By The Talking Horse — 'BoJack' Is A Sadness 'Sneak Attack'

BoJack is a former sitcom star struggling with depression and addiction. Creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg says part of the pitch for the animated show was, "What's Mister Ed like behind the scenes?"

'The Window' Showcases The Wide-Ranging Talent Of Singer Cécile McLorin Salvant

McLorin Salvant's powerful voice takes center state on her new album, a duo with pianist Sullivan Fortner. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead says the music on The Window is riveting.

Anita Hill says a "neutral body" should investigate sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, because senators have already shown "the presumptions they have about the claims that have been made." Hill is seen here at an event last year.

Anita Hill Says Kavanaugh Accuser Hearing 'Cannot Be Fair'

As it stands now, Hill tells NPR, the hearing cannot provide senators "with enough information to reach a reasonable conclusion." She testified in 1991 that Clarence Thomas sexually harassed her.

A new book examines billionaire filmmaker Howard Hughes and the sexual relationships he had with Hollywood actresses. He's shown above in 1947.

'Sex, Lies And Stardom': Exploitation In Howard Hughes' Hollywood

Karina Longworth's new book, Seduction, tells the story of 10 women who had sexual relationships with Hughes. "These things have always happened and they were never talked about publicly," she says.

Stephanie Land says that cleaning houses gave her an intimate knowledge of the homeowners: "I knew them by the imprints they left in their bed. I knew them by the ring of coffee from their coffee mug that was always in the same place."

In 'Maid,' A Single Mother Finds 'No Way' To Make It On Minimum Wage

While raising her young daughter, Stephanie Land cleaned houses to scrape by. It was back-aching work and the pay — $8.55 an hour to start, $9.25 an hour two years in — just wasn't enough.

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