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Chilton, who died Wednesday from a heart attack, was the lead singer of the '60s teenage band the Box Tops and the '70s power pop group Big Star. He joined Fresh Air for two interviews, first in 1991 and again in 2000. Today, we remember the cult musician.

Carlos Tavares is stepping down after nearly four years in the top spot of the automaker, which owns car brands like Jeep and Ram, amid an ongoing struggle with slumping sales.

A graffiti-covered building in the middle of Downtown Miami has become an iconic view for art lovers. But some call it an eyesore. Officials now plan to cover it up ahead of the city’s New Year’s Eve celebration.

An unusual song topped the iTunes charts in Austria earlier this week. It is one minute of silence in honor of refugees and asylum seekers. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with the "creator" Raoul Haspel.

Ramone worked with top artists to create some of the most unforgettable music of our era. He had been hospitalized in February with an aortic aneurysm.

On Wednesday, the president showcased models for a grand new monument to be added to the gateway of the National Mall: a large, neoclassical arch topped with eagles and a gilded, winged figure.

The best books for children and young adults were awarded the country's top honors by the American Library Association on Monday.

The number of Black-owned businesses is currently more than 30% above pre-pandemic levels. A Brooklyn street nicknamed "Black Girl Magic Row," exemplifies women helping one another succeed.

A photojournalist chronicles the daily home life of her mother, a health care worker, in the New York City area.

At a congressional hearing, the CEO acknowledged he is not "the ideal messenger" for Facebook's digital currency plan, but said innovation is essential to American financial leadership.

Zimbabwe's elephant population is growing, but climate change makes rainfall unpredictable. Animals travel farther in search of water now and often end up clashing with villagers for scarce resources

NPR's Ailsa Chang chats with Brandon Kyle Goodman about their book You Gotta Be You: How to Embrace This Messy Life and Step Into Who You Really Are.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Bob the Drag Queen, tracing the thread of his career before and after winning RuPaul's Drag Race.

The young Icelandic-Chinese singer, now a Grammy nominee, has been pegged by some as her generation's jazz savior — a burdensome role that arguably misreads her talents.

Harris started her political career in the Bay Area. And since launching her campaign, donations from Silicon Valley have poured in. But that doesn’t necessarily mean she’ll go easy on Big Tech.

The 40th MTV Video Music Awards celebrated today’s biggest stars and songs, as well as iconic moments from its own history. Here are some of the night's best moments and biggest winners.

The Federal Prison Service said in a statement that Navalny felt unwell after a walk on Friday and lost consciousness. The politician's team says it has received no confirmation of his death so far.

In Netflix's six-part political thriller, a crippling attack on American communications and infrastructure leads to abuse of power, political overreach and questionable decisions.

Swift's previous albums focused on the love she yearned for. The dozen songs on her latest release combine to form a picture of true love found, tested and proven strong.