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As Illinois hosts the Democratic convention in Chicago, the issue of abortion — and the state's role as a hub for patients seeking the procedure — will be on display.

A new documentary directed by Morgan Neville profiles backup singers whose voices you know but whose names you probably don't: Lisa Fischer, Darlene Love, Judith Hill and Merry Clayton.

Clara Peeters, a 17th century Flemish painter, hid tiny self-portraits in her still life paintings. She wasn't a household name, then or now, and just 40 or so of her paintings have survived.

All eight suspects arrested in connection with a series of botched car bombings worked for Britain's National Health Service, prompting questions about how carefully overseas hires are scrutinized.

Daniel Roher's film about Russian dissident Alexei Navalny offers intimate, sometimes amazing access to the bravery — and human cost — of opposing a despot.

The DNC kicks off today in Chicago with Biden as the keynote speaker. Here's what to expect at the convention. And, Trump plans to steal the spotlight this week with a number of rallies planned.

NPR spoke with Appalachian fiction and nonfiction writers about this moment and how they are building a tapestry of what they know as home.

On Tuesday, scientists held an event organized by House Democrats in which they stood in front of posters outlining their work — and the federal cuts that now threaten it.

Director Tom McCarthy and former Globe editor Walter Robinson discuss Spotlight, the Oscar-nominated film about Boston's clergy sex abuse scandal. Originally broadcast Oct. 29, 2015.

Yang has a son on the autism spectrum and has been talking openly about the disability. But critics say his proposals lack policy heft and specificity.