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After struggling to safely stage plays during the pandemic and then grappling with issues surrounding theater management, the American Shakespeare Center in Staunton is back with a new creative director and a new style of decision-making.

The two sisters from Stockholm have a sound steeped in the traditions of American country and folk. Their new album is called The Lion's Roar.

Thirteen novels are in the hunt for the Man Booker Prize, the U.K.'s biggest literary award. The Booker is open to Americans for only the second year, and this year's list pits rookies against titans.

NPR's David Greene talks to Mark Trahant, editor of the news site Indian Country Today, about why Democratic presidential candidates are paying so much attention to Native American voters this year.

The American Chestnut tree has mythic stature in tree lore. Today the old giants of people's memories are long gone from the landscape, wiped out by an…

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to reporter Jennifer Glasse who is based in Kabul about the attack on the American University of Afghanistan on Wednesday.

Authorities say an Afghan security guard opened fire. One victim was a doctor from Chicago. The other two were reportedly a father and son. Another U.S. citizen is said to have been hurt.

Enclaves are comfortable spaces where people convene, laugh and sometimes even cry. There are enclaves for sports fans, foodies, college alumni. During…

Musical icons, legends and ingenues graced Las Vegas Monday for the 2025 American Music Awards. The AMAs are the largest fan-voted music awards show, featuring performances and some viral moments.

NPR's Michel Martin talks to Republican strategist Brendan Buck about House Republicans narrowing down their candidate pool for speaker of the House. Kevin McCarthy was ousted more than two weeks ago.