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Gabriel Tallent's debut novel has been called a masterpiece on the level of To Kill a Mockingbird. It's the difficult story of a young girl living in the California woods with her abusive father.

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the Jerry Lewis he knew, and how the comedian wanted to make people laugh.

NPR's Scott Simon talk with legendary break dancer Richard "Crazy Legs" Colón about New York City's biggest break dancing competition and the early days of the dance form.

After a series of violent political protests, police feel pressure to err on the side of caution, but too much crowd control can curb free speech. One former police chief calls it a "guessing game."

After a series of violent political protests, police feel pressure to err on the side of caution, but too much crowd control can curb free speech. One former police chief calls it a "guessing game."

The firing of three short-range missiles was believed to be the first test since the North launched a milestone intercontinental ballistic missile test last month.

Christopher Emdin, associate professor of science education at Columbia University's Teachers College, High School Principal Kevin Grawer and former Maryland Delegate Jolene Ivey join the Barbershop for a back-to-school discussion of politics and the summer's hot button.

Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor meet in the ring Saturday night. The two fighters may have near flawless fighting records, but they're facing heat for provocative comments.

Miscarriage, while widely experienced, is not often discussed in public. Researchers have turned to social media to see what people are saying about the topic and how much they're choosing to share.

The question facing the party is whether to keep criticizing President Trump or to focus on narrower goals like taking down Confederate monuments.