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Simon Tolkien's new novel was inspired by his grandfather J.R.R.'s time on the Somme — but in theme, tone and style, it owes more to Charles Dickens than to The Lord of the Rings.

The film will focus on chapters in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring that were left out of the first movie in the trilogy.

Steve Inskeep talks to Middle East policy expert Andrew Exum, who says if you want to understand the genius of new national security adviser H.R. McMaster, read his book on the Vietnam War.

House Speaker Jason Stephens revealed a list of priorities that include tax changes, education spending and controversial bills, including a ban on trans athletes in girls' sports. His GOP opponent for speaker, Derek Merrin, is saying he's pleased but also disappointed.

Members of the Ohio House will meet Tuesday to pick a new House Speaker, for the second time in a little over two years. They will consider how to replace…

House of the Dragon is a prequel to Game of Thrones, set nearly 200 years before the events of the latter show. It is based on the novel Fire & Blood by George R.R. Martin.

H&R Block claims it's equipped to guide you through the Affordable Care Act and the law's implications for your taxes this year. But the law doesn't really affect 2012 returns.

Aretha Franklin passed away on Thursday morning. David Ritz wrote her 2014 biography and he talks to NPR's Noel King about the singer's legacy.

The House and Senate nearly unanimously voted to approve the two-year transportation budget, after a conference committee worked out differences that could have slowed down its progress.

The mainly party line vote of 223-207 came after GOP Rep. Gosar posted a video on social media with an animated scene of him murdering Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.