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Essence might be the longest-running magazine for black women, but the authors of a new book, The Man From Essence, say that the road to building the brand had many twists and turns.

Each year, the Americana Music Association honors distinguished members of the music community.

Originally a popular Tumblr, Pop Sonnets makes iambic hay out of modern artists like Kesha and Eminem. Critic Tasha Robinson explains why Sonnets isn't your average impulse-buy humor book.

Feist's new song begins with an ambient hum and slowly growls into a grinding blues-rocker.

It quickly became clear that the "news" was not true. There had been no explosions at the White House and President Obama was fine. But a message on the wire service's Twitter account rattled investors.

Trump commands the spotlight once again as he ditches a Fox News debate. The other cable news networks — which don't have broadcasting rights to the debate — will probably air the Trump event instead.

Many of the students at Mount Sinai's medical school in New York majored in English or history, and never took the MCAT. The school sees that diversity among its students as a great strength.

It was a banner year for the acoustic guitar. NPR Music partner Folk Alley presents the best the genre had to offer.

A Route 36 bridge in Long Branch will close beginning Monday for a replacement project expected to last through spring 2027. Drivers should plan for detours.

Only 7 percent of the nation's hospitals assessed by Medicare were good enough to win 5-star ratings. The government used patient reviews to come up with the grades.

For Susan Burton, getting on track after being released from prison was a daunting experience. Now she's determined to help other women follow in her footsteps. Her new memoir is Becoming Ms. Burton.

The visionary costume and fashion designer was known as the "Sultan of Sequins" for his eye-catching celebrity looks.