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A safe prediction for 2020: it's going to be a big year in politics. Here's what we know about the impeachment trial, the Democratic primary and the presidential race.

The College Football Playoff final kicks off Monday night between Indiana and Miami. Top-ranked Indiana is undefeated and had a remarkable year, in part, because of coach Curt Cignetti.

Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of a polarized United States Friday. His inaugural address, expected in the middle of a full day of events, could have far-reaching consequences.

From Bill Shakespeare to Native Plants to Prairie Home Compañero--the weekend is full of interesting things to do. Here's your preview. First, a…

Explosions struck at least five resort areas in Thailand, killing at least four people and injuring dozens. The country's military junta relies on revenues from the vital tourism industry.

Winners of this year's John Newbery and Randolph Caldecott medals — some of the most prestigious prizes in children's literature — were announced Monday. NPR takes a look at the award-winning books.

As part of NPR's series "One-Hit Wonders / Second-Best Songs," NPR Music's Ann Powers nominates "Jesse" by Janis Ian. She's known mostly for her 1975 hit "At Seventeen."

It's the most diverse collection of inductees in the Hall of Fame's 36-year history, according to the organization.

An expanded version of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane's A Love Supreme has been released. Music reviewer Tom Moon says the set, which includes alternate studio takes and a live recording, gives insight into the musician's creative drive.

She was part of a folk dynasty that included father John Lomax and brother Alan Lomax. But not only was she a musician and teacher: Her tenure at the National Endowment for the Arts helped to increase federal funding for traditional music across the U.S.