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"The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay," Michael Chabon's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, has been adapted for opera. It opens Sunday at the Metropolitan Opera.

A new posthumous collection from David McCullough, "History Matters," has just been published. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Jon Meacham and Dorie McCullough Lawson about it.

A new posthumous collection from David McCullough, "History Matters," has just been published. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Jon Meacham and Dorie McCullough Lawson about it.

Prison conditions can make it difficult to grieve on the inside. So how do you process loss when you’re alone, crying isn’t ok, and asking for help can be dangerous?

In a new book, analyst Dan Wang uses "engineering state" vs. "lawyerly society" to explain how China got ahead and America stagnated.

With higher utility bills, a house that produces more energy than it uses may be appealing. In Southern California, one such house has existed for more than a decade: the "Green Idea House" in Hermosa Beach.

Freedom fries, the Gulf of America and Cafe Canadiano. Sandip Roy explains.

A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems has disrupted air traffic and caused delays at several of Europe's major airports, officials said Saturday.

A virtual exhibit from the White House Historical Association showcases presidential fashions — and how presidents have used clothes to make a statement.

Nepal became the third South Asia country to have its government toppled by protesters in recent years. Generation Z youth led the movement, which was triggered and shaped by social media.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, wriggling maggots and hairy caterpillars aren't pests — they're prized food — sold by the tub, fried with chili, and celebrated for their nutrition.

The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.