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Oscar-winner Chris Cooper has found one of his most intense roles yet as Robert Hanssen, who sold secrets to the Soviets while working at the FBI. Cooper talks about Breach and the techniques he used to portray Hanssen.

American orchestras are starting to see digital download sites such as iTunes as a new way to get their music out. New York Philharmonic and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra have begun marketing their music to digital downloaders, hoping that classical music will sell online.

Motown's success has made its musical catalog one of the most recognizable in American history. Oliver Wang says it takes some guts to tackle these iconic tunes, but the producers have pulled it off.

Slate contributor Mark Jordan Legan looks at what the critics are saying about this week's major movie releases, including The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lava Girl, The Honeymooners and Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

Pearl Fryar's yard in Bishopville, S.C., has made him something of an art-world star. He's trimmed 400 plants and trees into fantastical shapes — diamonds, mushrooms, hearts and even a square. At 69, Fryar mulls his legacy and is looking to pass on his clippers.

What do a psycho murderer, a fighting pigeon and a geek who can't "get the job done" all have in common? They're all vying for your movie dollars this weekend -- Slate contributor Mark Jordan Legan examines what the critics are saying about the weekend's new movie premieres.

When the TV network Black News Channel launched two years ago, its journalists hoped to cover stories in a new way. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with reporter Rodney Ho about why it's shutting down.

The U.S. will learn on Friday which three nations it will face in the group stage of the World Cup, which starts Nov. 21. The men's team returns after a 2018 loss that broke its qualifying streak.

In much of the world, house music has already had its day — but in South Africa, it is pop music. Here's why this musical genre has remained king.

The Food and Drug Administration has authorize fourth shots for those age 50 and older. The move is aimed at shoring up waning immunity, especially as the U.S. faces the possibility of another surge.

Some who have been advocating to reduce prison terms for nonviolent drug criminals privately tell NPR they are beginning to worry nothing will happen in 2016.

A COVID aid bill that President Biden says is crucial to dealing with the next phase of the pandemic has been stalled as Republicans try to force the CDC to keep border restrictions in place.

"I would like to say, we did not disinvite Phil," Augusta National Golf Club Chairman Fred Ridley said. In February, the golfer apologized for comments about the PGA and Saudi Arabia.

Loosening gun laws have meant more gun thefts from cars. In Nashville, the majority of thefts are being done by juveniles, and there are calls for gun owners to be held accountable.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Patrick Allen, a director of the Oregon Health Authority, about the spike in coronavirus cases and how it might affect relaxing restrictions.

The European Union wants to sharpen its sanctions against Russia. But its leaders acknowledge Europe's economy could suffer.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with John Eligon of The New York Times about the catastrophic flooding in Durban, South Africa.

NPR's Rob Schmitz talks with nine-time Wimbledon singles champion Martina Navratilova about why she's upset about Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian tennis players.

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has long been seen as a key ally to Russian President Vladimir Putin. That commitment has now extended to the war in Ukraine.

Eric Orner's book isn't just a great story, it's an enveloping visual experience crafted by a terrific artist; even if one paged through it without looking at the words, it would be a good read.