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Basie came to New York City in 1936, and used elements of blues and jazz in the newer sounds of swing and big band.

There is still a week to go in London, but it's a good bet that after all the drama ends, Britons will look back on Saturday night as a moment the games turned in their favor. Team Great Britain snagged three track and field gold medals on the game's biggest stage. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

We take an in-depth look at how stigma among clinicians makes it hard for many patients with alcohol or drug disorders to get treatment sparked a huge audience response and a lot of questions.

Julius Rosenwald built nearly 5,000 schools for black children across the south. That was a century ago. But some economists thinks those schools may hold important lessons for today.

The husband and an employee were taken into custody after the woman's account went viral on social media. The case has stirred a conversation about consent and spousal abuse in the country.

In The Light We Carry, Michelle Obama opens up about generational life lessons - both personal and public - and how "going high" is more than just a motto.

Snyder and EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. During the hearing, there were multiple calls for their resignations.

The new U.S. ambassador to Germany upset his hosts, and Democratic senators back home, with his announced support for right-wing populists in Europe.

An experiment involving dog treats suggests our canine pals may understand the difference when a human withholds a treat by accident and when they do so on purpose. But don't press your luck.

As warmer temperatures continue to plague Florida, the state has become more Republican — and less willing to take steps to curb the carbon dioxide emissions that accelerate climate change.