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Sidney Poitier won his first Oscar in 1964 for his role as Homer, the reluctant handyman in <em>Lilies of the Field.</em>

Sir, we loved you: Sidney Poitier dies at 94

Poitier was the first Black actor to win a Best Actor Oscar, for 1963's Lilies of the Field. His good looks and smooth, commanding presence made him an icon to generations of moviegoers.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks about Russia and Ukraine during a briefing at the State Department in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.

The U.S. says it will stand firm against major Russian demands as tension rises

Among the demands from Russia was a guarantee that Ukraine be permanently barred from NATO membership. That would violate a U.S. "core principle," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.

A woman lights a candle in Ukraine's capital Kyiv in 2006 as part of a remembrance of the estimated 3 million to 5 million Ukrainians who died in a famine in 1932-33. The Ukrainians starved to death when Soviet dictator Josef Stalin forced farmers from their land and into a collectivized, state-run agricultural system.

From Stalin to Putin, Ukraine is still trying to break free from Moscow

Josef Stalin caused a famine when he tried to remake Ukraine's farms. Vladimir Putin is threatening to invade Ukraine — again. For a century, Ukraine has been trying to escape Moscow's grip.

Former Pentagon chief Esper says Trump asked about shooting protesters

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Mark Esper about his forthcoming book, "A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times."

The cover of <i>Freakonomics</i>, by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner.

'Freakonomics': Musings of a 'Rogue Economist'

Economist Steven Levitt talks about his new book, Freakonomics. A professor at the University of Chicago, Levitt uses statistics to examine matters of everyday life, often with startling results.

'This I Believe' Invites Citizens to Share Beliefs

Jay Allison hosts an updated version of the 1950s radio project, designed to encourage listeners to develop respect for beliefs different from their own. Listen to the introduction.

The funk of "Shaft" came less from the plot, than from cool and commanding presence of its star, Richard Roundtree, who started his career as a model.

Looking Back On The Legacy Of 'Shaft,' 50 Years Later

"Shaft" was released 50 years ago this week. The film heralded what came to be known as Blaxploitation cinema, a genre with a chequered legacy that also created inspired, Oscar-winning music.

More than 3 months after the Marshall Fire, clean up is only beginning near Louisville, Colo.

After a rough year, new wildfire warnings have Boulder, Colo., on edge

Boulder is again under a red flag warning for extreme wildfire danger as powerful winds like those that fanned a destructive blaze in December return to the drought stricken region.

Efforts to Boost U.S. Border Control Face Challenges

The Department of Homeland Security is increasing its presence along the U.S.-Mexican border. But qualifications for border patrol agents are tough, and recruiters struggle to meet their quotas. Those who do complete training at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in New Mexico often leave for greener pastures. Carrie Kahn reports.

Anderson, seen here in 1971, used many government sources to cover stories.

FBI Defends Request for Columnist's Papers

The FBI wants to comb through thousands of documents from the professional papers of the late investigative reporter Jack Anderson to see whether they include classified documents. A senior FBI official talks about what's behind his agency's interest in the papers.

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