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Between Violence And Political Upheaval, Expect To Hear Word 'Anxiety' Often

Recent terror attacks, shootings involving police and the political fracture within the Republican Party are all creating anxiety ahead of the GOP convention in Cleveland, which starts Monday.

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez does an interview following his final baseball game as a Yankee player, against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium in New York, Friday.

Alex Rodriguez Ends Yankees Career After 6-3 Victory Over Rays

"A-Rod" played third base one last time on Yankees turf on Friday. After a controversial career, including admitted steroid use, a sellout crowd bid the 41-year-old designated hitter a warm farewell.

The 307-foot tower at the University of Texas at Austin was the site of mass murder 50 years ago Sunday.

Gun Violence And Mental Health Laws, 50 Years After Texas Tower Sniper

Trying to prevent gun violence by tying it to mental health legislation began in 1966 when a young gunman killed 16 people in Austin, Texas. But some believe the approach is misguided.

Fireworks light the sky during a rehearsal Wednesday for the opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Organizers hope the event, which will be held Friday night in Maracana Stadium, will lift the country's spirits after months of problems leading up to the games.

After A Rough Run-Up, Rio Aims For An 'Awesome' Opening Ceremony

The Friday night spectacle could be "a drug for depression in Brazil," says the creative director of the show that viewers around the world will see tonight.

Stephen Coning (right) served five years in the U.S. Marines, including a combat deployment to Afghanistan. He took his own life this summer, leaving behind his wife, Sky, and their 2-year-old son, Koleton.

After A Vet's Suicide, Getting VA Benefits Can Compound A Family's Grief

A former Marine who served in Afghanistan took his own life recently. But there was no diagnosis linking his service to his suicide, making it hard for his family to receive full death benefits.

Actor Gene Wilder, who entertained audiences with his performances in <em>Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory,</em> <em>The Producers</em> and <em>Blazing Saddles, </em>died Monday. He was 83 years old.

In This 2005 Interview, Gene Wilder Explains How He Learned To Get Laughs

When he was 8, Wilder's mother had a heart attack, and he took it upon himself to cheer her up. We'll listen back to a Fresh Air interview with the comic actor, who died Monday at age 83.

New Chief Of Staff Outlines Global Challenges Faced By The Air Force

Gen. David Goldfein was sworn in about two months ago as the 21st Air Force chief of staff. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Gen. Goldfein about the outsized demands the Air Force must meet as it fights ISIS in Iraq and Syria.

Alex Morgan of the U.S. women's soccer team celebrates a goal against Puerto Rico during the 2016 Women's Olympic Qualifying game on Feb. 10 in Frisco, Texas. The U.S. team will be going for its fourth straight gold, reflecting the dominance of American women at the Olympics, particularly in team sports.

U.S. Women Will Rule In Rio (You Can Thank Title IX)

American women are poised to win far more medals than any other women's squad in Rio. As part of their relentless rise, they're also expected to outpace the U.S. men.

Kasich signed a bill defunding Planned Parenthood

Morning Headlines: Kasich Signs Bill Diverting Planned Parenthood Funding

Top headlines: Planned Parenthood criticizes Kasich's decision to sign bill; Mahoning County village says it has spent $70,000 on lead in water; Officia...

The Harp on Cleveland's west side makes several kinds of boxty, the traditional Irish potato pancake

Boxty: A Cleveland Pub's Traditional Irish Treat for St. Patrick's Day

Coming up next week: a great day for the Irish, as well as those who merely claim to be when St. Patrick’s Day rolls around. There’ll be lots of wearing...

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