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Erik Larson's Latest Book Focuses On Winston Churchill During The Blitz

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Erik Larson about his latest book: The Splendid and the Vile. Larson's past books have often focused on less famous characters at the edge of history.

Mayor Phil Stang stands on the front porch of his home in Kimmswick, Mo., on April 7. The tiny town along the banks of the Mississippi River, normally bustling with out-of-town visitors this time of year, is virtually empty as the economic ravages of the coronavirus have shuttered shops and restaurants in the community.

Much Of The Stimulus Aid Sent To States Hasn't Gone Where It's Needed Most

Much of the billions in federal aid that was sent to states to help with the pandemic's economic fallout didn't go where it was most needed, leaving some hard hit areas struggling with little support.

U.S.-North Korea Summit Will Be A Major Moment On World's Stage

Steve Inskeep talks to Richard Haass, former diplomat and president of the Council on Foreign Relations, about the upcoming historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

A nurse tests an HIV-positive patient at a clinic in Bangalore, India.

Report Warns Of 'Dangerous Complacency' In The Fight Against HIV

Treatment has been a success but prevention is another story, according to a report in The Lancet. And the stigma of seeking help persists.

"It shouldn't have happened," says Nicole Smith-Holt of Richfield, Minn., gazing at the death certificate of her son Alec Raeshawn Smith.

Insulin's High Cost Leads To Lethal Rationing

Alec Raeshawn Smith was 23 when diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and 26 when he died. He couldn't afford $1,300 per month for his insulin and other diabetes supplies, so he tried to stretch the doses.

Jaap Korteweg, here in The Vegetarian Butcher's new restaurant, De Vleesch Lobby, says recreating the texture of meat "requires the patience of a monk and the best experts to achieve the right result."

It's A Plant! Vegetarian Restaurant Lures In Meat-Lovers — And It's Working

The founder of the Vegetarian Butcher in the Netherlands has devoted his restaurant to creating meaty plant-based dishes to show patrons "they won't miss out by skipping meat one or more days a week."

A Brief History Of Nixon's 'Saturday Night Massacre'

This weekend marks the 45th anniversary of the "Saturday Night Massacre," when Richard Nixon purged legal officials from the Justice Department. It led to Nixon's resignation the following year.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California smiles as she is cheered by a crowd of Democratic supporters during an election night returns event in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.

With Democrats In Control Of The House, Now Comes The Post-Election Wrangling

It was a night with bragging rights and disappointments — a midterm election in which both parties took some lumps, but could also take some satisfaction. Rancor and wrangling are likely from now on.

Founder of <em>Ebony</em> magazine and Johnson Publishing Company John H. Johnson. Almost 15 years after the company was handed down to his daughter, JPC is filing for bankruptcy.

Former 'Ebony' Publisher Declares Bankruptcy, And An Era Ends

For millions of African-Americans who did not otherwise see themselves in the mainstream media, Ebony was more than a magazine. It was a public trust. This week marks its final chapter.

Assange Is Arrested After Being Evicted From Ecuadorean Embassy

WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange was taken into custody in London by the police. He had been living at the embassy since 2012. Assange was under Ecuadorian protection for roughly 7 years.

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