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Frederick Forsyth, Thrilling In Real Life

The author of classic thrillers like The Day of the Jackal has just written a memoir, The Outsider, that proves his life as a foreign correspondent-turned-writer is almost as exciting as his fiction.

Attorney General-designate, Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.

How Democrats Are Using Confirmation Hearings To Attack Trump

Democrats are utilizing confirmation hearings to attack the president-elect's words and positions, which could continue today as Secretary of State-designate Rex Tillerson faces questions on Russia.

Robin Williams' film career spanned both comedic and dramatic roles, including roles in <em>Good Morning, Vietnam, Dead Poets Society,</em> <em>Mrs. Doubtfire </em>and <em>Good Will Hunting.</em>

Robin Williams: In Looking For Laughs, 'You Have To Be Deeply Honest'

The comedian and actor died Monday at age 63. In 2006, Williams spoke with Fresh Air's Terry Gross about improvising, his training and how people expected him to act crazy.

Some athletes soared in Rio, literally or metaphorically, like Kenya's Ezekiel Kemboi in the steeplechase. Others came crashing down, victims of their bad behavior.

Olympic Moments: The Highlights And Lowlights From Rio

Here are the athletes who struck an emotional chord, some for better, some for worse, at the Rio games that end on Sunday.

Maria Sanchez, a legal U.S. resident, narrowly missed being deported to her native Mexico for a felony she committed in 1998.

Immigrant Felons And Deportation: One Grandmother's Case

President Obama says his administration seeks to deport immigrant "felons, not families." But some immigrants with criminal records may still have a strong case for remaining in the United States.

Kanu, 13, is treated at a hospital in Thailand for hepatitis.

What Kills More People Each Year: TB, HIV-AIDS Or Viral Hepatitis?

The first systematic study of viral hepatitis uncovers surprising facts about the often overlooked disease.

First Lady Michelle Obama visits New Hampshire Elementary School in Silver Spring, Md, which serves children through the Head Start program.

The Big Move To Improve Head Start

New rules, new reviews, and new funding for young, low-income children.

Iceland's victory in the UEFA Euro 2016's Round of 16 set off celebrations in Reykjavik.

First Brexit, Now This: Iceland Bounces England From Euro 2016 Tourney

"This is done! This is done! We are never going home!" a commentator on Icelandic TV said. He added, "Live the way you want England. ... You can go home! You can go out of Europe!

A death certificate needs to say more than something vague like "opioid intoxication" to help law enforcement and public health officials curb the distribution of opioids, epidemiologists say. How many drugs did the person take, and which ones? Such details can help families heal, too.

Details On Death Certificates Offer Layers Of Clues To Opioid Epidemic

Deaths from opioid overdoses are on the rise, and we know that because of data on death certificates. States determine who fills them out and what information they record. And that can vary widely.

Thousands Evacuated As Wildfires Rage In Alberta, Canada

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with CBC reporter Evan Dyer about the Alberta, Canada, wildfires, which have forced thousands of residents to evacuate.

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