Leoneda Inge sits down with former U.S. Congressman Mel Watt to discuss his new book, 'The Sixth Generation: The ...

Raleigh-based musician Cannon Pence, who records under the name Twilark, has released his new album, "Never Learned the Tide.

Republican Kenny Blackwell is looking to unseat incumbent Wake County Sheriff Willie Rowe, a Democrat, in the 2026 general ...

A large underwater wave moved up the West Coast, raising sea levels. Scientists say it's driven by El Niño and it's going to ...

Often called the mother of neo-soul, Ndegeocello doesn't see herself that way. On her new album Synonym, she's turning familiar songs inside out, from the Human League to Bob Dylan.

Four people are dead and dozens injured after a fire swept through a Canadian military training base in Alberta. Officials say strong winds caused the flames to spread rapidly.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with writer Lawrence Wright about his latest book, "Redemption: Faith, Justice, and Sisterhood on Death Row." ...

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Daniel Weiner of the Brennan Center for Justice's elections and government program, about the different campaign finance strategies of Republicans and Democrats.

People in certain jobs develop a working relationship with death — like nurses, soldiers and police officers. Thanks to so many school shootings, so are teachers and students.

One of NPR's most gifted storytellers, his soft voice and vivid writing helped define the network's sound for a generation of ...

Jeff Tiberii and panelists discuss early voting and the blue wave predicted to hit North carolina; Thom Tillis has a new book ...

The results of the North Carolina Court of Appeals elections could determine whether Democrats have any voice at all on the ...