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Daniel Willingham's new book is full of advice for parents and teachers hoping to nurture a love of reading in kids.

Winter travelers need to think about measles, mumps, polio and bug repellents.

An ad for a skin-lightening pill has called attention to bias against dark skin in many countries. NPR contributor Wilbur Sargunaraj has a new video on the topic: "Mirror Mirror."

A grand jury declined to indict Timothy Loehmann, who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice in November 2014. Tamir had been in a park in Cleveland, playing with a borrowed air gun.

Last night, after 33 years on TV as a late-night talk show host, David Letterman presented his final program. David Bianculli says Letterman's final show was a strong end to an illustrious career.

White American evangelical Christians have long been key backers of Israel. Now a major Israeli charity is wooing African-American churches for support. There are some political hurdles.

The Wisconsin governor pointed the finger at Donald Trump for his early demise, but Walker also has himself to blame for repeated gaffes and missteps on foreign policy, immigration and more.

Flint, Mich., started drawing its tap water from a local river in April 2014. The water is so corrosive that it's causing lead to leach out of aging pipes, resulting in serious health issues.

The Manhattan, the daiquiri, the martini. These classic cocktails were all born between the 1860s and Prohibition, an era when American bartending got inventive — and theatrical.

Isolated in the West Virginia wilderness, the tiny town of Helvetia clings to its distinctly Swiss character and foodways. It all culminates with a pre-Lenten festival where food takes center stage.