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After delaying sending out door knockers because of the pandemic, the Census Bureau announced the first six areas of the U.S. where unresponsive households are set to get in-person visits starting July 16.

For Skipping The Census, Homes In These 6 Places Get Door Knocks First

After delaying in-person visits because of COVID-19, Census Bureau workers are heading to unresponsive homes in Idaho, Maine and West Virginia, as well as parts of Louisiana, Missouri and Oklahoma.

In his book <em>Manchild in the Promised Land, </em>the late author Claude Brown wrote about being a black youth growing up fast on Harlem's violent streets. He died in 2002 at age 64.

Claude Brown: Telling The Harlem Story

New York's Harlem neighborhood was tough place to grow up in the 1940s and 1950s. Author Claude Brown experienced it and described it in his acclaimed book, "Manchild in the Promised Land". It's a coming-of-age story that explores the cultural, economic and religious conditions of that time and place. Brown went on write another book about the African American experience.

Almanac - Thursday 12/6/18

Today is Thursday, the 6th of December of 2018 is the 340th day of the year. There are 25 days remaining until the end of the year. 15 days until winter…

Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro play friends — and mobsters — in <em>The Irishman. </em>

De Niro, Pesci And Pacino Are At The Top Of Their Game In 'The Irishman'

Martin Scorsese's new film about the man who claimed to have killed Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa is a haunting story of loyalty, loss and power — with plenty of whackings.

Top Federal Health Officials Testify In The House On The U.S. Coronavirus Response

Dr. Anthony Fauci and other top federal health officials have testified Tuesday in the House. The committee is probing the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Hummus Fans, Be On The Lookout For 6,150 Pounds Of Missing Chickpeas

NPR's Scott Simon highlights the case of the missing chickpeas. A restaurant in Washington, D.C., says its latest shipment is missing.

Convinced the election was stolen, thousands of Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6 as Congress counts and certifies the Electoral College vote.

What We Know So Far: A Timeline Of Security Response At The Capitol On Jan. 6

Despite days of widespread incitement on social media in advance of the insurrection encouraging extremist Trump supporters to assault the U.S. Capitol, law enforcement was unprepared and overwhelmed.

Obama and Biden Raise $7.6 Million In Massive Virtual Fundraiser

Former President Barack Obama and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden held a virtual fundraiser together Tuesday. Biden has recently started to out-raise President Trump.

New cars sit in a lot at the Port of Richmond in California last year. The Trump administration on Friday announced a six-month delay in setting new tariffs on auto imports.

Trump Delays Auto Tariffs For 6 Months

The Trump administration announced Friday that it will delay tariffs on cars and auto parts imports while it negotiates trade deals with Japan and the European Union.

Gen. Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, is retiring this fall after a career spanning more than 40 years.

The Marines' Top General Talks About A Changing Corps

Gen. Robert Neller will step down as Marine Corps commandant this fall. In a wide-ranging interview, he talks about Russia and China, cyberwarfare, female Marines and sexual assault in the Corps.

Tyler, The Creator. His latest album, <em>IGOR </em>is on our list of the best albums out in May.

NPR Music's Top 15 Albums From May

From Tyler, the Creator's lovesick turn to Jamila Wood's funky second album, May had a ridiculous amount of stellar music to offer just before summer arrives.

NASCAR Top Circuit Driver Comments On Company's Decision To Ban Confederate Flag

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Bubba Wallace, the only black NASCAR top circuit driver, about NASCAR banning the Confederate flag.

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