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In The Splendid And The Vile, author Erik Larson details the British prime minister's first year in office, during which England endured a Nazi bombing campaign that killed more than 44,000 civilians.

Photographs help us look back on the moments that defined the year. Taken by NPR photojournalists nationwide, this collection goes beyond the headlines to reveal quietly powerful human stories.

In 1970, Warner Bros. Records had an unusual philosophy: they'd sign artists and, instead of wanting a hit single immediately, they'd develop them over several albums. Hence, Captain Beefheart.

Last season, the Cleveland Browns were 1-15. Coach Hue Jackson vowed they'd be better this year or he'd swim in Lake Erie. Now that the Browns have lost 15 games already he said he's "got to" jump in.

"China's law does not really encourage people to defend themselves, because that would be encouraging them to rise up and resist [authority]," a Chinese lawyer noted.

Because suicides are so variable and unpredictable, advocates and health professionals say many different programs are needed.

If your resume, your cover letter and your writing samples don't tell a story, we may not be interested.

Donald Trump is insisting the presidential election will be rigged. There is about zero chance of that happening. It would require an unprecedented, bipartisan and broad-sweeping conspiracy.

Smartphones can be used to test for atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm that can cause strokes. But it's still not clear who should use this emerging technology.

Many Thais, and others around the world, eat insects. An entrepreneur is trying to expand the market in Thailand by bringing deep-fried insects off the street and into convenience and gourmet shops.