As Jane Fonda revives the Committee for the First Amendment, a look at the lesser-known Committee of 56, whose membership expanded well beyond the elite ranks of Hollywood talent to a broad spectrum ...

The Maine Event. Not since Stephen King has a person put Maine on the national map at this scale. Newport native Cooper Flagg captured the attention of basketball fans nationwide with his sheer talent ...

United States track and field talent Annie Kunz has been one of the greatest and most inspiring athletes over the past decade ...

Photographs help us look back on the moments that defined the year. Taken by NPR photojournalists nationwide, this collection goes beyond the headlines to reveal quietly powerful human stories.

A hitherto hidden gem of the West is fast becoming the real port of entry to Ireland for overseas visitors, writes TOM ...

Artist Gilbert Stuart made numerous paintings of the first president. The copy that's up for sale was commissioned by James ...

The McDade Recreational Trail extends for 31 miles along the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River, offering a relatively flat path for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing with frequent river ...

Alex Lomong is a man of many labels: He’s a Virginia resident, he was a decorated Division I athlete on the Ohio State ...

One of the most iconic directors in Classic Hollywood, John Ford made many of the all-time best war movies, like Sergeant ...

There is actually a more direct connection between The West Wing and MS NOW. Lawrence O’Donnell, MS NOW’s 10 p.m. host who ...

The judge choked up when he said “my fellow citizens” for the first time. “I am humbled to be in your company,” he said.

In 1920, Walter Hagen was excited to make his debut at The Open Championship. He arrived early at Royal Cinque Ports Golf ...