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Authorities were searching for a suspect described as "a male dressed in black" who fled after the Saturday afternoon shooting, and now have a person of interest in custody.

This year, to honor Susan Stamberg's memory, we reflect on her 34 years of performances that can still move us, make us laugh and bring us fresh meaning.

In 2025, we laughed, we cried and we learned about ourselves and the world … all with a little help from a podcast. Celebrate this year by revisiting some of our favorite episodes.

NPR's Scott Simon asks Adam Haslett about his latest novel. Haslett says he "needed that imaginary space to investigate" his family history of mental illness.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Shannon Galpin, founder of the nonprofit Mountain2Mountain, about withdrawing her support of the scandal-plagued Afghanistan Women's Cycling Team.

Nearly 30 years ago, Kenya burned 12 tons of ivory to try to halt the illegal ivory trade. Today it's burning 100 tons. How much difference does burning ivory make?

As Jane Austen fans celebrate the 250th anniversary of her birth, they also celebrate her characters.

The current law requires venues to apply for a special permit before allowing patrons to boogie down on their floor.

Terence Blanchard's work based on the troubled life of boxing champion Emile Griffith premieres at the Metropolitan Opera. (This piece originally aired on Weekend Edition on April 8, 2023.)

After 10 straight rate hikes, the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday, but hinted that additional rate hikes are possible if inflation remains stubbornly high.