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More than 70 years ago a young girl was the subject of a celebrated rescue by China's People's Liberation Army. Today, she is praying for peace as tensions rise in the region.

A new exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York focuses on the Big Apple's impact on pop culture.

Tue Jun. 6 at 8PM on WKAR-HD 23.1 & STREAMING | Trace Jewish immigration to the US over centuries with personal stories and scholars.

Hundreds of Indiana doctors across specialties say a decision by the state's Medical Licensing Board to reprimand Dr. Caitlin Bernard sets a dangerous precedent about what doctors can and can't say.

Henry Hoke's new novel Open Throat follows the perspective of a hungry mountain lion. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Hoke, who was inspired by the real life story of the cat "P-22" in Los Angeles.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Luis Alberto Urrea about his new novel, "Good Night, Irene." It's based on his own mother's experiences working for the Red Cross in Europe during World War II.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with reporter Shalu Yadav about the deadly train crash in India Friday night.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Will Gold of the band Lovejoy about their latest EP, "Wake Up & It's Over."

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the benefits of including more swear words in our language, which studies say may be associated with signs of intelligence.

In several Southern states, June 3rd - the birthday of the leader of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis - is still an official holiday.