Ashley Young

Carson's doctoral dissertation, a 34-track rap album, went viral. This fall, he'll teach hip-hop history and composition in the hope of giving his students tools to engage in difficult conversations.

In celebration of Eid al-Fatir, food blogger Abeer Najjar shares one of her favorite fusion desserts. She says the rose water and cardamom adds a floral and earthy flavor to this classic cold cake.

Early voting is set to account for one-third of all votes cast this election. Does your state allow early voting? And how do the campaigns use this data? Find out with our complete guide.

In 1950, women made up less than 30 percent of the workforce. By 2015, women accounted for nearly half. Here's a look at the current state of women in the labor force.

The 42nd president has been popular and controversial over a long career.

The former presidential candidate bought a lake-front summer vacation home for $575,000 last week. Some of his former supporters weren't happy about it and questioned his socialist bona fides.

The Republican presidential nominee has a long history of starring in TV commercials, from pizza to computers.

A chief policy director for Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives is launching an independent bid for the White House in what may be a last ditch effort to stop Trump.

The candidates have discussed in-depth what they would do to combat terrorism, fix stagnated wages and reform our immigration system. But what about sexual assault?

President Obama delivered his fourth DNC speech last night — 12 years ago to the day he took to the national stage as a candidate for Senate.

Our favorite 2016 news and stories curated from NPR and 'round the Web. Today, Trump picks Pence as running mate; Erica Garner says ABC "lied" to her.

Our favorite 2016 news and stories curated from NPR and 'round the Web. Today, a last ditch effort from the anti-Trump camp and Clinton campaign's use of Pokemon Go.

Our favorite 2016 news and stories curated from NPR and around the Web. Today, the Senate's anticipated vote on a bill addressing opioid addictions and strange gaps in Clinton's emails.

President Obama attended a memorial on Tuesday to honor the five law enforcement officers killed in the Dallas shooting. It's one in a long line of funerals he's had to attend.

Transcripts and audio have emerged from a syndicated radio show Donald Trump hosted until 2008. In them, he takes stances, comments on current events and gives relationship advice.

Our favorite 2016 news and stories curated from NPR and 'round the Web. Today, Bernie Sanders endorses Hillary Clinton, and the Republican Party's platform committee has its first openly gay member.

Our favorite 2016 news and stories curated from NPR and around the web. Today, protests continue across America's cities and more than 40 million Americans shoulder $1.3 trillion in student debt.

After saying "this could have been my son" after Trayvon Martin's death in 2012, the president's calls for action grew stronger over the years.

Our favorite 2016 news and stories curated from NPR and around the Web. Today, politicians react to the recent shootings, and Sanders seeks DNC platform changes.

Our favorite 2016 news and stories curated from NPR and around the web. Today, comparing Hillary Clinton's FBI probe to similar cases and Alabama's lawsuit over refugees.