A fire has destroyed Memphis' historic Clayborn Temple
The historic Clayborn Temple was destroyed in a Monday morning fire in Memphis. It was a landmark of the Civil Rights movement and was a gathering place of striking sanitation workers in 1968.
Director of 'The Perfect Couple' talks creating despicable yet lovable characters
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with director Susanne Bier about her new mystery, crime drama The Perfect Couple, on Netflix.
TikTok is upending both the business and craft of stand-up comedy
Clubs book comedians with lots of TikTok followers because they say it ensures ticket sales. Some stand-ups say the platform launched their careers. Others say TikTok is an additional full-time job.
Democratic voters overseas could help clinch the election in swing states
The organization that represents the Democratic Party overseas said that American voters abroad are going to be more important in this election than ever before.
Four private astronauts are on their way to conduct the first commercial spacewalk
Early this morning, a SpaceX rocket launched four private astronauts into orbit. In a few days, the crew will attempt the first ever private spacewalk ever.
35% of U.S. counties don't have an adequate place in which to give birth, report finds
A March of Dimes report finds that more than 35% of counties U.S. have no OBGYN or hospital that delivers babies. Some patients must drive more than an hour to seek prenatal care.
Cristeta Comerford reflects on cooking for five presidents as White House chef
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Cristeta Comerford about retiring after nearly 30 years at White House chef. She was the first woman and first person of color to hold the White House kitchen's top job.
What you need to know for tonight's debate between Harris and Trump
As Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump prepare to face each other for the first time in Tuesday's presidential debate, here's what you need to know.
Acclaimed actor James Earl Jones has died at age 93
James Earl Jones was one of America's most distinguished stage actors and recognizable film actors. His voice seemed to be everywhere, from Star Wars' Darth Vader to The Lion King to CNN.