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Harper, who died Saturday, was known for his jazz-influenced poems. His first volume of poetry, Dear John, Dear Coltrane, was nominated for a National Book Award in 1978. Originally broadcast in 2000.

The apparent GOP presidential nominee denies he called reporters purporting to be a publicist for himself. The Washington Post has published a recording of one such call about Trump's romantic life.

While the state's marijuana industry brings in 100 million dollars a month, growing it indoors uses a large amount of electricity.

Volunteers have traveled from around the globe to aid in the refugee crisis in Greece. One group of volunteers in particular stands out in their effectiveness: the refugees themselves.

A mother and daughter leave Belarus after the explosion in Chernobyl and find their new home in Latin America.

The Brazilian pianist and singer mixes frenetic originals with Antônio Carlos Jobim interpretations.

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to physician and author Siddhartha Mukherjee about how the fight against cancer has changed so dramatically in this era of precisely targeted treatments.

Apple is investing $1 billion in Chinese ride-hailing service Didi Chuxing. Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook says the move will help the company gain a better understanding of the Chinese market. In China, Didi already leads Uber, so this investment sets the stage for a big competitive battle between Apple and Uber.

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Lawrence in Arabia author Scott Anderson about the Sykes-Picot Agreement, a secret pact signed among allied nations that shaped the geography of the Middle East following the First World War.

"Waiting three hours for what may be a two-hour flight or 90-minute flight is not acceptable," Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said Friday.