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10 years later, the 'Beyoncé' surprise drop still offers lessons about control

On Dec. 13, 2013, Beyoncé fans got a holiday gift no one expected. A decade later, the artistic and economic impact of her fifth album is still reverberating.

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review a lower court decision that would make mifepristone less accessible.

Supreme Court to hear abortion pill case

The court's action sets up a collision between the Food and Drug Administration's 23-year study and supervision of mifepristone, and the circumstances under which it can be prescribed.

The inside of Meet Cute is shown in this undated photo.

Your holiday gift guide for the bookworm in your life

Looking for a gift for the person who always has their nose in a book? Here's a list of suggestions from San Diego County bookstores.

Advice from a critic: Read 'Erasure' before seeing 'American Fiction'

With the first Percival Everett-inspired screen adaptation American Fiction coming to theaters starting on Dec. 15, we're taking a moment to revisit his provocative and affecting satirical novel.

Some people have their medical wished tattooed on their bodies. CPR can save lives, especially for the young and healthy, but can add pain and chaos to a frail, sick patient's last moments.

CPR can be lifesaving for some, futile for others. Here's what makes the difference

If someone young and healthy collapses, the treatment is a no-brainer. As we age or suffer serious health problems, there may come a point where it would do more harm than good.

3 coffee table books featuring gardens recall the beauty in our endangered world

All three of these books would make great gifts for gardeners and armchair oglers alike, and may tempt you to book a garden tour — or maybe even plant some bulbs and seeds yourself.

The California State Capitol in the early evening in Sacramento, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016.

California faces record $68 billion budget deficit, nonpartisan legislative analyst says

The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office said Thursday most of the deficit comes from lower than expected tax revenues this year.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, pictured at a committee hearing last month, joined Republican senators in blocking aid to Israel and Ukraine. He tells NPR why he thinks support for Israel's military should have strings attached.

Sen. Bernie Sanders says aid to Israel should be conditional, citing the toll on Gaza

Sanders joined Senate Republicans in blocking an aid bill for Israel and Ukraine on Wednesday. He tells NPR that Israel has the right to go to war with Hamas, but not "against the Palestinian people."

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visits National Guard troops deployed at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 29. The troops were deployed in the wake of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Under Austin's order, all military units are holding "stand downs" to discuss extremism in the ranks.

Pentagon watchdog finds inconsistency in counter-extremism effort in military

Over the last year dozens of active duty service members were investigated for suspected extremist activity or affiliations.

12 books that NPR critics and staff were excited to share with you in 2023

Every year we ask NPR staff and book critics to share their favorite titles in our annual Books We Love guide. Behind the scenes, it's fun to spot trends and see what gets nominated again and again.

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