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Fresh Air's book critic says her 2017 list is chaotic in a good way. "These books zing off in all directions: They're fresh, unruly and dismissive of the canned and contrived."

State dinners are a chance for first ladies to express their tastes and make a statement. But historically these diplomatic dinners have had their share of mishaps.

Impeachment is clearly shaping up to be a partisan affair, and there was a new witness who said he overheard the president inquiring about how the prospect for "investigations" in Ukraine was going.

The District of Columbia opened its first semipermanent tiny park. The parklet's creators hope the new space will encourage pedestrians to hang out, while others worry about losing parking spaces.

At the Academy Awards, many of the big winners were expected — but the ceremony drew energy from their speeches, which addressed a gamut of issues, from equal pay for women to immigration.

Chloé Zhao (Nomadland) is the first woman of color to win the Oscar for best director. Anthony Hopkins and Frances McDormand won Best Actor and Best Actress. Nomadland received the Best Picture prize.

David Lynch's perplexing 18-hour revival just ended on Showtime, and David Simon's latest ambitious drama is about to begin on HBO.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with New York Times reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey about how some of the women who publicly came forward with allegations of sexual abuse or harassment feel now.

Thousands of veterans discharged from the military under "don't ask, don't tell" have new access to VA benefits. Three LGBTQ veterans discuss their experience and the lingering effects of the policy.

New Mexico is at the heart of a fight over abortion rights that's pitting local anti-abortion ordinances against state officials who support abortion rights.