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George Pelecanos' The Man Who Came Uptown may appear like another detective thriller novel, but a richer philosophy on prison literacy lies beneath its plot.

The Supreme Court's new term began Monday with just eight justices as the fight over Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination continues.

Actor and comedian Bill Cosby is sentenced to at least three years in state prison after his conviction earlier this year for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman.

Fresh Off the Boatauthor and restaurateur Eddie Huang discusses Taiwanese buns, basketball, and his directorial debut, Boogie. Then, he plays a game about his favorite animal, pandas.

A graduate student is teaching four courses while also trying to finish a dissertation. Critic Maureen Corrigan calls Christine Smallwood's new novel one of the wittiest she's read in a long time.

The U.S. Supreme Court's 6-to-3 ruling Monday reinforced the supremacy of federal laws prohibiting marijuana use over state laws allowing it. The decision could have a broader impact on other issues involving states' rights, such as Oregon's right-to-die law.

The Supreme Court strikes down state laws forbidding residents from importing wine directly from out-of-state wineries. The court ruled 5-4 that the laws are discriminatory and anti-competitive.

In 2019, an amateur video of two kids singing a Cuban bolero went viral on the internet. Three years later, the video of the song Veinte Años has been watched by millions on social media.

In 2009, the court used administrative law to uphold the FCC's decision to fine Fox for broadcasting a live event in which the singer Cher used the F-word while accepting an award. The justices ducked the censorship issue, specifically reserving it for another day. That day has now come.

The pop-punk duo's debut album will give those weathering tough times the confidence to pick themselves up and dance.