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NPR's Scott Simon asks book editor Jenny Jackson about her debut novel, "Pineapple Street," set in the well-to-do Brooklyn Heights section of New York City.

A Pennsylvania State University entomologist discovers, live on Zoom, that an insect was not nearly as ordinary as he thought it was.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with rapper Macklemore about the triumphs, struggles and realizations that inspired his new album, "Ben."

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Sathnam Sanghera about his book "Empireland," which explores how Britain's imperialist history has shaped the country — and world — today.

The Conservative Political Action Conference is taking place this week and has been once again dominated by fans of former President Trump, to the possible detriment to the GOP.

NPR's Scott Simon ponders skyrocketing Tooth Fairy payouts.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Moldovan official Alexandru Flenchea about fears that Russia's war in Ukraine could spill over into neighboring Moldova.

Tennessee will soon ban drag performances in public spaces because they are "harmful to minors," according to the law's authors. But organizers say the shows are not sexually explicit.

Montanans are still talking about the Chinese balloon that floated through its airspace last month. But they are talking about more local matters as well.

Democrats are strategizing on how to win back the House next year and are undertaking a publicity blitz to remind voters of their records.