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Critic Maureen Corrigan says Nick Laird's latest novel begins as a tale of two Irish sisters, but ultimately turns into "a lot of wild blather" about political and religious orthodoxies.

President Trump's weekend tweet depicting him body slamming a CNN avatar prompted condemnation. It also prompted questions about whether his ongoing focus on media bashing could hurt the GOP agenda.

Frogs are "master survivors," able to take advantage of the ecological vacuum left behind by extinct animals. Scientists say 9 in 10 frog species descended from three surviving frog lineages.

A developmental framework for building 21st century skills — no technology or money required.

Ashley Shelby's debut novel — set among an appealing mix of nerds and oddballs at Antarctica's Amundsen-Scott research station — is a refreshing diversion from summer's heat.

Steve Inskeep talks to Cokie Roberts, who offers fascinating and fun facts about the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Some of the words in the document were treasonous.

It hasn't been confirmed, but North Korea says it successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile. At least 41 states say they won't hand over information to Trump's election commission.

The Soviet Union built research institutes in Siberia as innovation centers during the Cold War. Since then, there's been a brain drain. Tech innovators remain, but some have faced legal challenges.

How many people lived in the original 13 Colonies? How much do we import in American flags? The pressing questions to get you through July Fourth.

For Teddy Roosevelt, it was a way of saying the presidency was a matchless opportunity to raise consciousness, to lecture if you will — relying on independent media to convey the president's ideas.