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In the early 1990's, American rock music was just beginning to emerge from "hair metal." A new book recounts the wild festival of music and activism that helped redefine rock: "Lollapalooza."

The Blink-182 hit was a surprise in 1999: a raw look at suicide and depression from a band more known for naked antics and fart jokes. Two decades later, it stands as an unlikely salve for survivors.

NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with Superorganism's singer, Orono, about the band's latest album, "World Wide Pop."

On a Sunday afternoon in April, these six musicians had some 200 people entranced with the music of Argentinian composers Lalo Schifrin and Ástor Piazzolla. You can hear the full show at the link, and hear for yourself how beautiful and sensual this music is!

Vampire Weekend frontman Ezra Koenig talks about Father of the Bride,the band's first album in six years, along with all the changes that time has brought.

The NCAA's move was the latest in a string of dramatic cancellations across the U.S. sports landscape.

A Yazidi mother who was separated from her daughter in the ISIS genocide believes she's found her. But she's awaiting confirmation from a DNA test.

The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected legislative maps three times. With weeks to go until the primary, voters don't know who their candidates are and candidates don't know where their districts are.

The Education Department said today that changes to a pair of previously troubled programs have recently led to $4.8 billion in loan relief for another 80,000 borrowers.

"Driving While Brown" chronicles the rise and fall of one of the most notorious sheriffs and immigration enforcers in modern U.S. history, the human consequences of his leadership in Maricopa County, Arizona, and how a Latino-led movement rose up to fight back against unconstitutional policing and institutionalized racism.