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Basketball is gaining popularity in Rwanda. We chat with a few players and fans to learn why.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Rich Thau, who studies swing states, about some key voters this election: those who supported former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in primaries, and "double disapprovers."

Broadway star Hinton Battle, who played the original Scarecrow at the 1978 "The Wiz", has died at 67. He was a three-time Tony Award winner.

She was the West Coast's first female TV newscaster, and was a fixture on Los Angeles TV for decades. She began in radio producing documentaries for legendary broadcaster Edward R. Murrow.

Our investigation deepens when an administrator at Katrina’s group home comes forward. She discloses disturbing details about resident mistreatment, and describes a facility — and company — in disarray.

To support President Biden's "whole-of-government approach to the arts," officials from different agencies, arts advocates and artists came together for a summit called "Healing, Bridging, Thriving."

El Salvador's leader arrived at the annual Maryland meeting of U.S. conservatives. He encouraged the next president to do "whatever it takes" to overcome the "dark forces" trying to take over the U.S.

More states than ever are gearing up to vote on abortion rights this fall, including Republican-led Missouri. There, voters could show the issue isn't a down-ballot Democratic dream everywhere.

Call the melodic, countrified swing that took over early 2000s radio an overnight sensation if you like, but it didn't come from nowhere — just a city many considered to be nowhere.

Today is Pumpkin Bread Day, Candy Corn Day, Buy a Doughnut Day, as well as Sugar Addiction Awareness Day...

Midcentury Richmond had a renowned Blues scene. Today it’s almost underground, but dedicated locals are determined to keep the Blues in town.

Students continue to protest at campuses across the country, despite the risk of arrest. Some schools now threaten demonstrators with disciplinary action, while others promise the opposite.