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For many young readers, Dahl is a beloved author. But to Lucy Dahl, he's also Dad. "Matilda was one of the most difficult books for him to write," she says. "I think that there was a deep genuine fear within his heart that books were going to go away and he wanted to write about it."

Li was groomed for leadership, and was seen at one point as a contender for China's top job, only to be pushed aside as Xi Jinping ascended.

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Ben Rothenberg, co-host of the podcast No Challenges Remaining, about the Australian Open finals.

The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee has released a transcript of the panel's interview with Glenn Simpson. He's the founder of the political research shop Fusion GPS, which commissioned the infamous, unverified dossier ostensibly documenting connections between the Trump camp and Russia. In the interview, Simpson stands by the document.

California holds an open primary Tuesday — meaning candidates from both parties run together with the top two advancing. Candidates are vying to replace the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.

The prosecutor at the International Criminal Court in The Hague said he will seek arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and three Hamas leaders.

A top mine safety regulator testified before Congress that no new regulations are needed to protect workers from deadly silica dust, despite an epidemic of advanced black lung disease.

Drugmakers make big profits in the U.S. But many pay taxes far below the 21% corporate tax rate. Pfizer's effective tax rate is so low it's getting a big refund despite booking $59 billion in revenue.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is pushing a U.S. truce "roadmap" at a regional aid conference in Jordan.

In the latest salvo in the fight over the hit app’s future in the U.S., lawyers for TikTok say the government’s push to ban TikTok is unconstitutional and lacks proof that TikTok is a real security risk.

How would a potential Kamala Harris administration approach fiscal issues like taxes and tariffs? NPR's Steve Inskeep asks former Biden administration economist Kim Clausing.

Mysterious metal monoliths have appeared around the world in recent years, from Las Vegas to Romania to Paraguay. The latest is in Ft. Collins, Colo. Locals are perplexed, but enjoying it.

Football season is here. The Panthers play their home opener this Sunday against the LA Chargers. If you plan on being at Bank of America Stadium, you may see some changes from last season. For more on this and other business stories, WFAE's Morning Edition host Marshall Terry is joined by Tony Mecia of the Charlotte Ledger business newsletter.

Antarctica is like an amazing frozen layer cake, made from millions of layers of snow that gradually turns to ice. But a new study finds that some ice on the continent is actually forming from water flowing beneath the glaciers — a discovery that upends the way researchers thought about Antarctic ice formation.

Leaders of East Asia's top powers, China, Japan and South Korea, are holding their first summit in 4 years. All have different motivations for keeping tensions among them in check.

Some beach variety packs of High Noon hard seltzers included canned cocktails mislabeled as blue raspberry Celsius energy drinks. The affected lots were sent to retailers in six states last week.

Hezbollah launched a ballistic missile at Tel Aviv early Wednesday, after Israel carried out strikes on Lebanon that killed hundreds of people and the militants fired rockets across northern Israel.

The famous cathedral was damaged seven years ago in an earthquake. Master stone masons are still working to repair the intricate Gothic stonework on its iconic towers.

Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America head Matt Priest tells NPR's Scott Simon about his industry's reaction to the trade war with China.

Republicans made their picks for party leaders in the U.S. Senate and House, as President-elect Trump announced new nominees, including Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general.