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Tatsuya Takahashi at his home workshop in early 2017, surrounded by a few of his signature machines.

Analog For The People: Synth Master Tatsuya Takahashi On Engineering Fun

NPR Music's year-end interview series continues with an engineer who's led a quiet movement to create music tools anyone can use.

Mary Kathleen "Kathy" Tyler, an 82-year-old woman incarcerated at Iowa Correctional Institution for Women in Mitchellville, was sentenced to life in prison in 1978. She is an avid reader, artist and pianist; is employed as a court reporter; and has accumulated a handful of degrees since she was incarcerated.

In Iowa, A Commitment To Make Prison Work Better For Women

Prison rules created to control men often don't work well for women, who come with different histories and experiences. "Gender-responsive corrections" aims to treat women based on these differences.

Principal David Matheson grew up with many of his students' parents. The school's policy is to talk with parents before any student is paddled. "It's something the family decides," Matheson says.

Where Corporal Punishment Is Still Used In Schools, Its Roots Run Deep

The use of corporal punishment is on the decline, but at one high school in N.C., the principal paddles his students himself.

Eduardo Olmos, a Border Patrol public affairs officer, peers through a section of primary fencing between the San Ysidro and Otay Mesa ports of entry in San Diego on Aug. 16, 2017.

Spending Talks Nearly Done, $1.3T Bill Soon To Be Unveiled

Talks over a $1.3 trillion government spending bill neared completion Wednesday as the White House and Capitol Hill Democrats ironed out deals on a first round of funding for President Donald Trump's U.S.-Mexico border wall.

Comedian Michelle Wolf performs at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington on Saturday.

Comedian Faces Criticism After Controversial Remarks At D.C. Gala

Twitter was abuzz after the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, with several political journalists sounding off on comedian Michelle Wolf's routine and soul-searching about the event.

Even Low-Dose Contraceptives Slightly Increase Breast Cancer Risk

The absolute risk is very low. But low-dose formulations of birth control pills and other hormone-releasing contraceptives pose about the same risk to breasts as older formulations, a big study finds.

The State Department is suspending visa services at the U.S. Embassy in Havana indefinitely.

State Department Orders More Than Half Its Staff Out Of Cuba After 'Specific Attacks'

The move follows reports in August that U.S. diplomats in Havana had been subjected to mysterious "sonic" attacks that led to hearing loss, headaches and other health problems.

In 'A State Of Freedom,' Be Careful What You Wish For

The characters Neel Mukherjee's new novel all want better lives, and — to say the least — they're seldom rewarded. A State of Freedom is a dark, brutal read, but also surprisingly beautiful.

Richard Williams participates in the America's Finest City Half Marathon, San Diego, Calif. Williams, 80, is a competitive runner in San Diego.

San Diego Area Ranked 10th Fittest In The Country

The San Diego metropolitan area is the 10th fittest in the country, according to a study released Tuesday by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Anthem Blue Cross Foundation.

The San Diego Police Department headquarters is shown in this updated photo.

San Diego City Council Unanimously Approves Raises For Police Department

An agreement to boost salaries for San Diego police officers was unanimously approved by the City Council Tuesday to address continuing difficulties in retaining personnel and recruiting new employees.

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