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This month marks 50 years since the Second Vatican Council convened at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, ushering in a modern era for Catholics and one that…

Do bad grammar and improper usage literally make your head explode? Maybe the reason is because speakers have gotten lazy and repetitive. And redundant.…

Alexis Wilson, celebrated dancer, writer and speaker, has committed herself to sharing her life story through a memoir. A daughter of famous parents, she…

The final Presidential debate between President Barack Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney is tonight. On this hour, we'll give you a preview of the…

At the bicentennial mark, the city of Columbus has a few stories to tell, celebrated residents, some amazing buildings, parks, a very big university and…

NASA's Deep Impact spacecraft successfully crashed into Comet Tempel 1 early Monday. Scientists arranged the collision in an effort to learn more about the comet's physical makeup.

The Base Closure and Realignment Commission overturns the Pentagon's recommendation to close Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota. The decision preserves the state's second-largest employer.

President Bush has had a tough year. The war in Iraq dragged his public standing to its lowest ebb. His administration was criticized for its handling of Hurricane Katrina. But he did score one big success: the appointment of John Roberts as chief justice of the Supreme Court.

An explosion during evening prayers at a Shiite mosque in Pakistan kills at least 15 people in Karachi. Many suspect the blast may have been in retaliation for the killing of a senior Sunni cleric Sunday. NPR's Melissa Block talks with Shoaib Hasan of the Pakistani English-language monthly the Herald.

American cyclist Lance Armstrong wins the Tour de France in Paris, setting a new record with six victories. The final margin between Armstrong and his nearest competitor, German Andreas Kloden, was 6 minutes, 19 seconds. Hear NPR's Brian Naylor and John Wilcockson of Velo News.