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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Sathnam Sanghera about his book "Empireland," which explores how Britain's imperialist history has shaped the country — and world — today.

Eighteen people were killed in this week's mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. Authorities have identified all of the victims.

Can the warmth of a parent's chest be a boon to babies, especially premature births? In the 1970s, Colombian researchers found it did. The technique has gone global. Ivory Coast is the latest convert.

On a trip back to her parents' native country, a writer rediscovers what makes it different. The urban design, and a culture that values longevity, make good health come al lot more naturally.

Scientists racing to protect coral amid an ocean heat wave blistering reefs off South Florida got some rare good news this month. Some of the rescued corals made babies in their lab.

Vanessa Zoltan describes herself as a Jewish atheist whose outlook on the world and her spiritual life is defined by the Holocaust.

The man born Robert Zimmerman turns 80 on May 24.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell about federal storm recovery efforts.

The Hollywood strikes are causing studios to push back the release dates of some films. A few will still appear at film festivals but will then not be available to the public for quite some time.

Today is Blueberry Popover Day!

This smartly entertaining new movie tells the story of how the BlackBerry became the hottest personal handheld device on the market — only to get crushed by the iPhone.

A playlist to help set the mood for your July 4th barbecue.