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He was once America's longest-serving mayor. He led Providence, R.I., through a renaissance, but his terms in office — and personal life — were marred by corruption and scandal. He was 74.

The festival doesn't start for nearly two months, but the NPR Music team is already preparing.

The Louisiana Delta Ballet brings the allure of ballroom dancing to the Twin Cities for the 8th Dancing with the Stars competition on Friday, February…

On Monday, a grand jury indicted two anti-abortion activists who made videos purporting to show the organization illegally sells fetal body parts. The videos prompted a wave of state investigations.

Mexican authorities said they put Ethan Couch on a plane in Mexico City. The 18-year-old, who was on probation for killing four people while driving drunk, had fled to Mexico with his mother.

Fuel surcharges show up everywhere from airlines to taxis to UPS shipping, and are remnants from the years of more expensive oil.

The British actor just got an Oscar nomination for his role in "Bridge of Spies," but he's long been a favorite of New York theater-goers.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health say they're working to combat Zika. Their plans include developing lab tests and a vaccine.

A report from New York's attorney general points to abusive practices in the market for live-event tickets on sites such as StubHub. Computer programs snap up seats faster than humans can.

Millions are still uninsured, even as the Jan. 31 deadline to sign up for a plan under the Affordable Care Act approaches. No deadline extensions this year, federal health officials warn.