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Alabama won its second consecutive BCS title Monday night. The Crimson Tide beat No. 1 Notre Dame 42-14.

Stitch This: Three Not-At-All Cozy Books About Quilting

If you think quilting's just about alphabet blocks and pastel florals, think again. Author Tracy Chevalier recommends three books that showcase kick-butt quilters and the darker side of stitchery.

One day after 12 people and an alleged gunman died at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., details about their lives are beginning to emerge. On Tuesday, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel (far right) attends a wreath-laying ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial in honor of the victims.

'I Miss Her Already': Profiles Of The Navy Yard Victims Emerge

The 12 victims of the Navy Yard shootings that brought panic and tragedy to a corner of Washington, D.C., on Monday morning are in many people's thoughts Tuesday, as their names and other information emerge. We'll collect what we know about the victims here.

Many upper caste Hindus consider the cow holy and have long rallied to ban beef eating. Critics of the government see the new animal cruelty rules as an effort to cater to these demands.

New Rules Against Animal Cruelty Raise The Stake For India's Beef Wars

The rules ban cattle sale for slaughter at livestock markets and come at a time of escalating tensions between Hindu extremists and beef-eating minorities. They could also hurt India's beef exports.

An American flag flying over Camp VI, where detainees are housed at the U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay.

Reports: Obama To Limit Drones, Urge Action On Guantanamo

The president is set to deliver Thursday what's being billed as a major address on national security. Officials are telling news outlets that he'll be addressing two controversial topics: The use of drones to kill suspected terrorists; and the closing of the Guantanamo Bay detention center.

Jenny Slate and Jake Lacy in <em>Obvious Child</em>.

50 Wonderful Things From 2014

Books, movies, television, things to read — we look back at 50 of the great things that entered our field of vision in 2014.

Billy Hazelwood waits in his apartment along the funeral procession route for Muhammad Ali in Louisville, Ky. The procession preceded a memorial service, giving the public an opportunity to honor the world heavyweight boxing champion.

Muhammad Ali Memorial Service: Louisville Buries A Beloved Son

A hometown hero is being laid to rest in Louisville, Ky., Friday, as Muhammad Ali, the boxer and humanitarian, is being buried. Fans from far and wide have come to the city to pay their respects.

Paul Ryan addresses the Family Research Council Action Values Voter Summit in Washington, D.C., on Friday.

Paul Ryan A Star Attraction For Values Voters

At the same summit last year, many religious conservatives said they would support Mitt Romney only as a last resort. Now, he has Ryan to vouch for him. The GOP vice presidential nominee slammed President Obama on foreign policy, the economy and abortion in his speech Friday.

October 23, 2013

Sunrise ~ 7:27am; Sunset ~ 6:21pmMoonset ~ 11:45am; Moonrise ~ 10:00pm - 85% visible, waningTides at the Golden Gate ~ High: 3:58am/2:30pm; Low:…

October 23, 2013

Sunrise ~ 7:27am; Sunset ~ 6:21pmMoonset ~ 11:45am; Moonrise ~ 10:00pm - 85% visible, waningTides at the Golden Gate ~ High: 3:58am/2:30pm; Low:…

NPR's audience were drawn to a wide range of topics in 2015, from music and politics to the lives of girls and the work of robots.

The topics range from knowing our bodies — exploring mysteries of "lost posture" and how well your ears register audio quality — to stories of our times, such as gay marriage and political paranoia.

Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac star in <em>A Most Violent Year. </em>Chastain says she wants her character to be underestimated — because "when you underestimate someone, that's when you really get hurt."

'I Was A Dramatic Kid': For Jessica Chastain, Acting Came Naturally

Chastain started her own theater company at age 10. As the first in her family to go to college, she says attending Juilliard was scary, but her grandmother helped her through it.

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