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When Joel Goldman was diagnosed with a medical condition that makes him shake and stutter, he quit his law practice and started writing novels inspired by true crime in the Kansas City area. Eventually, he gave his disorder to FBI Agent Jack Davis, one of his main characters.

It was a strange and wonderful year for young adult fiction, says critic Maggie Stiefvater. This list rounds up five magical books for young adults and grown-ups alike.

The Supreme Court has made history a central test of whether a gun control law is constitutional. That has meant a boom in demand for gun law historians, who are digging up forgotten old gun laws.

Depending on the vote in this primary, the Republican-dominated Ohio House could end up being more inclined to take up more legislation on culture war issues.

President Biden has been under pressure from some of his fellow Democrats to withdraw from the race. Three governors who met him said they still backed him.

Chicago plans to replace its Lathrop Homes public housing project with a mix of condos and affordable housing. Residents say it doesn't need a revamp — and that the overhaul will displace too many.

Barbecue is as American as apple pie — but the origins of the word "barbecue" is in the Caribbean.

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed funeral directors in a unique position. Rachel Martin speaks with Pat Marmo, a funeral director based in New York City.

Kristen Page-Kirby, columnist for the Washington Post Express, shares her recommendations for movies to watch over Thanksgiving weekend — both in the theaters and on the small screen.

Donald Trump Jr., has taken over as president of the company that runs the Trump Hotel in Washington, D.C., but there's still controversy over the president's stake in his properties. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Steven Schooner, a law professor at George Washington University who focuses on federal government contract law, about the update.