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Stephen Thompson looks at the biggest songs and albums of the week, and digs into the stories and trends beyond the Top 10.

This year, our Fresh Air book critic highlights alternative history, suspense, satire — and some of the most extraordinary letters ever written. Here are Maureen Corrigan's 10 best books of 2024.

The sudden collapse of President Bashar al-Assad has come as welcome news to many, but there are jitters both inside and outside the country about what will follow.

In Till, Deadwyler portrayed the mother of 14-year-old Emmett Till, whose murder became a flashpoint for the Civil Rights Movement. Now she's starring in Netflix's adaptation of August Wilson's play.

Police say the suspect had a ghost gun, possibly made with a 3D printer, when he was arrested on Monday. Here's what to know about the increasingly widespread weapons and efforts to regulate them.

Police arrested Luigi Mangione yesterday and charged him with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week. Here's the latest details. And, why food recalls are rising.

With the arrest of Luigi Mangione, police have apprehended and charged a suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, though many questions remain unanswered.

Ted Chiang was recently awarded the PEN/Faulkner Foundation's prize for short story excellence. He sat down with NPR to talk about AI, making art and grappling with big ideas.

Digital compact cameras are showing up on wish lists this holiday season. Here's what to look for when buying one

Rapper Jay-Z has been caught up in allegations surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs. They have been accused of raping a minor at a party in 2000. Jay-Z is taking action against the attorney filing charges.