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Thomas Kenneally's new novel, The Daughters of Mars, follows two Australian sisters who become nurses in World War I. Reviewer Jean Zimmerman says the book is "the work of a master storyteller, sharing a tale that is simultaneously sprawling and intimate."

For Chinese indie band Rebuilding the Rights of Statues, the art of making anti-establishment music in a non-democratic state is all in the translation. For example, the band translated the title of its song "Hang the Police" as "the police are laughing."

The musician died 40 years ago this Saturday at the age of 27. Commentator John Ridley remembers him by diving into the forgotten story behind one Hendrix tune.

Five years after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans isn't the city it used to be. The Census Bureau estimates there are 100,000 fewer people living there than before the storm. But many in New Orleans say things may actually be better -- from its sense of community to a greater appreciation of the city's food and music.

The crowds are festive, goofy, disillusioned with the state of politics if not the nation, and ready to play nice at a gathering called to counter all the shouting and flying insults of these polarized times. Colbert honored NPR with a "Medal of Fear" for forbidding employees not covering the rally to attend it.

The venerable singer-songwriter, whose career spans more than three decades, drew inspiration from punk and doo-wop for his new album. Here, he discusses struggling with his identity growing up and finding his voice in music.

At a "quinoa summit" this week, farmers from around the world are trading tips on how to turn this ancient Andean grain into a large-scale crop. Some Andean farmers who currently grow quinoa are asking, "What happens to us?"

John Einhorn handled the death penalty case of Brandon Wilson, who was convicted in the 1998 slaying of a 9-year-old boy in Oceanside.

A nonprofit that helps youth find jobs after being arrested is drawing from the local food movement to teach responsibility.

Dougie MacLean is one of Scotland's most famous singer-songwriters. His song "Caldonia" has become Scotland's unofficial national anthem and his music has appeared on film soundtracks, most notably fo