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In softcover fiction and nonfiction, John Irving explores teen lust; Denise Mina delivers a murder mystery; David Maraniss looks at the young Barack Obama; Robert Kagan defends U.S. sovereignty; and Susan Cain stands up for introverts.

In his new book, In Afghanistan: Two Hundred Years of British, Russian and American Occupation, David Loyn explores how the country's rugged terrain and rough politics have confounded foreign occupiers.

Sen. Barack Obama made history last night as the first black man to lead a major party's bid for the White House. An emotional day included speeches by former President Bill Clinton, vice presidential candidate Joe Biden and a relinquishing of delegates by former candidate Hillary Clinton. Host Michel Martin gives an update from Denver.

In March, the UK announced it would trim its global aid budget and set new priorities in 2027. This has some countries and organizations worried that on top of the US aid cuts, this could be unsurvivable.

The levy provides about 10% of the district's operating budget, including 24% of counseling services and 4% of classroom instruction.

The majority seemed skeptical of the Trump administration's argument on birthright citizenship, appearing ready to rule in favor of upholding automatic citizenship for babies born on U.S. soil.

Singer and actress Brandy speaks with NPR's A Martinez about her memoir, Phases, which charts her journey to stardom from singing in church in rural Mississippi to the bright lights of Hollywood.

Why is it that in thousands of portraits done all over the world, artists emphasize the left side of the subject's face? There's a bias here, and it's hiding in our brains.

Countercultural mythmaking and global corporate dominance have helped the tech corporation sail through criticism.

Trump posted the first architectural renderings of his future presidential library, planned for a prime plot of land donated by Miami Dade College. He later said it's "most likely to be a hotel."