The book of Ka
The Brooklyn MC, who died this month at 52, rapped from an intense commitment to writing as a form, and a DIY ethic that put him in charge of every aspect of his business.
Arts
Sylo: Tiny Desk Concert
The Toronto-based R&B artist’s voice is light and airy, but cozy. In reimaginations of his songs, Sylo reflects his quick growth as an artist.
McDonald's will begin selling its Quarter Pounders again amid E. coli outbreak
McDonald’s says Quarter Pounders will return to its menu at all of its restaurants after it said testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli poisoning outbreak tied to the burgers.
A Miami photo exhibit dispels myths about Haitian-American religious traditions
A show at HistoryMiami Museum focuses on ceremonies from vodou, ifa and santeria traditions that are actively practiced in south Florida.
Sunday Puzzle: Name the category
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and listener John Meissner of Estes Park, Colorado.
How to buy cheap(er) Broadway tickets
Coming to New York City for the holidays? Let us help you see a show — without spending your life savings.
Candy or potatoes? NPR readers share their quirky Halloween traditions
NPR asked readers for insights into their Halloween traditions and they did not disappoint. From unique offerings for trick-or-treaters to honoring loved ones, the activities are nowhere near sparse.
'Things ran hot at SNL': Seth Meyers gets real on Wild Card this week
Seth Meyers opens up about his time on Saturday Night Live, his relationship with his parents, and how ambition led him away from his strengths.
Here's one of the only places you can ride in a Filipino jeepney
The popular, brightly painted minibuses are being phased out in the Philippines, but you can still tour San Francisco's Filipino Cultural District in one.
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk is charged in murder-for-hire conspiracy
The Grammy Award-winning rapper, whose real name is Durk Banks, was arrested in Florida on federal charges that he paid for the attempted 2022 revenge killing of rapper Quando Rondo at a gas station.