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Myron Rolle, the starting strong safety for the Florida State Seminoles, has been awarded the Rhodes scholarship to study at Oxford University. The pre-med student had to miss part of Saturday's game against Maryland because he was being interviewed for the scholarship.

The Justice Department's inspector general has told lawmakers that he is investigating whether one of the agency's lawyers was dismissed over a rumor about her sexual orientation. The inquiry is part of a larger examination of personnel practices under former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

Over the course of the summer, we're sailing with Captain Fatty Goodlander, editor-at-large of Cruising World magazine. He's sailing the Pacific Ocean now and sends a communique from aboard his sailboat about his favorite watery destinations: two atolls in the middle of the Pacific.

Verdi's blockbuster Aida evokes the mystery and splendor of ancient Egypt, with a healthy dose of passion thrown into the mix. The production comes from Houston Grand Opera and stars soprano Zvetelina Vassileva in the title role, with tenor Marco Berti as Radames.

Many listeners responded angrily to the report Tuesday on how law enforcement is preparing for a spike in white supremacist activity if Barack Obama becomes president.

Legendary folk singer and activist Pete Seeger, who turns 90 years old today, leaves us with a few parting words.

Kathy Lloyd of Pittsfield, Mass., submitted this Tomato Pie recipe in NPR's "How Low Can You Go" family supper challenge. She says it was her favorite dish growing up and she always asked for it for her birthday. The key? Fresh tomatoes and the gooey crust.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Pat Benatar and her husband Neil Giraldo about their 35 years as a music-business power couple.

Most hospitals make little effort to screen patients for tobacco use or to help smokers kick the habit permanently. That's a missed opportunity. Starting this month, though, hospitals can choose to adopt tobacco-cessation measures to help them comply with accreditation standards.

The 26-year-old Ethiopian crossed the finish line at the Brandenburg Gate with a time of 2:11:53.

The singer's Tiny Desk performance is a joy to behold.

Pakistanis angry over President Pervez Musharraf's suspension of the country's chief justice hold their largest demonstration yet.

The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $865 million after no one won Monday night's drawing, continuing a winless streak that dates to New Year's Day.

Whose history is on your plate? And who's equipped to tell its story?

On Friday — the day Swift released her 11th album, The Tortured Poets Department — she smashed the all-time Spotify record for most album streams in a single day, with more than 300 million.

The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $975 million after no one matched the six numbers drawn Saturday night, continuing a nearly three-month stretch without a big winner.

Nolan took home the Oscar for best director for the sprawling biopic Oppenheimer; it was Nolan's second nomination for directing and first win in the category.

Northeast chain grocery store Wegmans said they’ll open their first location in Charlotte. The grocer will be located on the Ballantyne Campus on North Community House Road. Wegmans plans to open the location by late 2026.

On the next Charlotte Talks, the state of daycare. How to shop for a day care center, how to budget for it, and why the waiting lists are so long.

The court’s action upheld a decision of the Nevada Supreme Court.