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Nevada Republican U.S. Senate nominee Adam Laxalt speaks to a crowd on election night Tuesday in Reno, Nev.

Trumpism and election lies are spreading, plus 2 more takeaways from Tuesday's races

In Tuesday's Republican primaries, Trump-backed candidates won up and down the ballot in Nevada, while he saw a split in South Carolina, where he endorsed challengers to two GOP incumbents.

'Echo Maker' Wins National Book Award for Fiction

Star writers gathered in New York City on Wednesday night for the National Book Awards ceremony. Books dealing with the events of Sept. 11, and war, were among the nominees. A graphic novel was also among the nominees, a first. Among the winners was Richard Powers' The Echo Maker, which took the prize for fiction.

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill after meeting with President Biden on Feb. 1, 2023.

After meeting with Biden, McCarthy says he won't agree to clean debt ceiling increase

President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy discussed how to avoid defaulting on the U.S. debt for an hour Wednesday. McCarthy said he and the president will continue searching for a solution.

The rapper T-Pain poses with his 2023 album, <em>On Top of the Covers</em>.

Rapper T-Pain has a simple message for people who think he can't sing – shut up

On his new covers album titled On Top of the Covers, T-Pain shows off the power of his natural singing voice.

Members of the Tampa, Fla., Parks and Recreation Department help residents with sandbags on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. Residents along Florida's gulf coast are making preparations for the effects of Tropical Storm Idalia.

Idalia strengthens into a hurricane off Cuba as it churns toward Florida

Forecasters warn of the possibility of dangerous storm surges caused by Idalia and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suggested that some residents in coastal areas may have to evacuate.

Austrian pianist Alfred Brendel at the piano, circa 1970. He died Tuesday at his home in London at age 94.

Alfred Brendel, the cerebral pianist with a dry wit, dies at 94

Routinely called a "musician's musician," the pianist had an atypical career that even he called mysterious. He spent it returning to a handful of favorite composers, with acclaimed results.

A young Black man in a suit looks sad. Next to him an older white man in a suit looks down. A take out coffee mug sits on the table in front of them.

State Rep. Ismail Mohamed's residency questioned in lengthy Board of Elections hearing

The hearing to determine if Rep. Ismail Mohamed lives in his district or in a home he owns in Delaware County began Monday morning and lasted until the end of the day.

"The Steps" by HAIM lands at No. 9 on public radio's most-played songs of 2020.

Heavy Rotation: Public Radio's Most Popular Songs Of 2020

Phoebe Bridgers, Tame Impala, Black Pumas and many more of your favorites landed on this list of the most-played songs on public radio stations across the country.

"Star Trek: Discovery" from the CBS streaming service will be broadcast on CBS this fall.

ABC, CBS Cobble Together Fall TV Lineups

One Day At A Time. That's the name of Netflix's revival of a 1975 sitcom which CBS will broadcast this fall, since its own shows haven't resumed...

Laura Sydell

Laura Sydell fell in love with the intimate storytelling qualities of radio, which combined her passion for theatre and writing with her addiction to news. Over her career she has covered politics, arts, media, religion, and entrepreneurship. Currently Sydell is the Digital Culture Correspondent for NPR's All Things Considered, Morning Edition, Weekend Edition, and NPR.org.

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