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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.

Drugs in development to treat Ebola virus are far from being ready for general use, but that hasn't stopped investors from rushing to talk up companies that are trying to develop the drugs.

Rick Perlstein's new book describes how Reagan emerged as the leader of a potent political movement during the turbulent mid-'70s. He says the soul of Reagan's appeal was how he made people feel good.

In Cleveland, a public hospital may be succeeding at the seemingly impossible: saving money while making patients healthier. It's doing so by giving patients personalized attention.

In some Jewish homes this Hanukkah, families will celebrate with an alternative to the traditional potato latke: the boyo. These Turkish-style stuffed pastries -- also known as bulemas, depending upon their shape and the village their maker comes from -- are made by Jews whose ancestors lived in the Ottoman Empire.

The Pentagon has recommended cutting troop strength to 450,000, but a bi-partisan report says that given the global threats, the reduction is too big.

Some insurance companies charge the highest copays for HIV/AIDS drugs, even generics, the civil rights complaint alleges. This could discourage high-cost patients from enrolling in the plans.

Tech savvy San Diegans are some of the first in the country to adopt a new mobile payment method called LevelUp.

Gov. Jerry Brown signed the state's $156 billion budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year at a ceremony in San Diego. He says the spending plan is a sign that the majority can actually govern in California.

Ah, the bike. It's the most romantic way to ride ... and to read. In these eight books we celebrate the power of the pedal.