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President Bush has tapped Laura Bush to lead an effort to help boys do better in school and stay away from street gangs and crime -- a response to grim statistics on the difficulties boys face. NPR's Michele Norris speaks with the first lady about the initiative.

The new book by Susan Spungen, the former chef and "food stylist" for the domestic diva's homemaking empire, focuses on low-stress entertaining. Spungen says the book helps readers get in touch with their inner Martha — only without the ankle bracelet.

Four-time Tony winner Audra McDonald has starred on Broadway with a soprano voice that draws comparisons to Barbara Streisand. As she opens the seventh season of Lincoln Center's American Songbook series, she talks about the joys of being onstage.

During a week when he dealt with the aftermath of an accidental shooting during a Texas hunting trip, Vice President Dick Cheney also hinted that he has an unprecedented vice-presidential role in the control of classified information.

Natalia Peres, a professor of plant pathology at University of Florida, dreams of the day where harmful pathogens no longer pose a significant threat to...

Over the last two years, Wisconsin seems to have become an epicenter of national politics, and even more so conservative politics. Currently, Mitt Romney's vice presidential pick Paul Ryan is directing political heat Wisconsin's way and earlier this week, long-time Republican Gov. Tommy Thompson overcame a competitive primary battle. Guest host Cheryl Corley discusses politics in the Badger State with NPR's Don Gonyea.

It's day 13 of the Olympics in London and even though the games have had a fair amount of drama to date, the next couple of days could bring some of the most memorable moments. Events begin in the decathlon Wednesday, and the U.S. will be playing for gold in women's beach volleyball.

Now that this year’s Academy Award nominations are out, last year’s best films are attracting a lot of attention. Half were made in legendary filmmaking cities like L.A., New York, Boston and London. The rest were shot in nontraditional locations such as Norway, New Zealand, Hiroshima and Buffalo. Now, there’s an intrepid group of filmmakers here in Southwest Florida that are bound and determined to add Naples, Florida to the list of places where great films are made.

At the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival, Black artistry is on display. NPR critic Eric Deggans says it's cultivating a community.

As Mitt Romney prepares to accept the GOP presidential nomination, he brings increased attention to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For some Mormons, it's an opportunity to clear up misconceptions and educate others on their beliefs. Others view this moment with concern.