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A new biography from Sam Wasson examines the life and legacy of the Broadway, TV and film director Bob Fosse, who is known for such game-changing entertainments as Cabaret, Liza With A Z and Chicago. NPR's Bob Mondello says the book has both substantial research and vivid descriptions.

Jury selection at the trial of Kevin Monahan, the man accused of fatally shooting Kaylin Gillis in his driveway last spring, came to a close Wednesday. Opening arguments are expected to start Thursday.

With a billboard in Times Square and a night on Broadway, the year's top high school performers are ready for their big moment at the Jimmy Awards.

In Wisconsin, advocates are protesting the increase in prison lockdowns they say lead to inhumane conditions. While the Governor has recently announced reforms, advocates say they don't go far enough.

New tests of blood and spinal fluid can show how far Alzheimer's has progressed and how fast a patient's memory will decline.

Blanchet House in Portland, Ore., provides food and shelter for people who need it. During the holidays, the nonprofit also puts on a concert for its clients.

President Trump's recently announced reciprocal tariffs on imports will affect trade with business partners. Nobody knows this better than the logistics companies on the U.S.-Mexico border area.

A U.S. academic's recipe for the perfect cup of tea has sent Brits into a tizzy. Salt? Warm milk? The horror!

One of the CIA's most famous operations was extracting six American diplomats from Iran after the U.S. embassy there was overrun in 1979. The CIA has now revealed new information about the saga.

One of the most prestigious awards in American music, the Gershwin Prize recognizes musicians with a lifetime of contributions to popular songs. This year's winners are Elton John and Bernie Taupin.