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The popular children's book author turns his attention to a macabre event at the orchestra, complete with music and illustrations. Daniel Handler, acting as Mr. Snicket's mouthpiece, investigates the mystery, starting with the death of the composer.

The director general of Britain's BBC network has resigned following a controversy over a report on child sex abuse. This is just the latest in what has been months of bad publicity for the broadcaster. NPR's Phillip Reeves reports.

The Welsh soccer club famously owned by North American actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have earned another promotion. Next year Wrexham AFC will play in the third division of English football.

The Democratic National Committee will hold a virtual roll call in early August to select a new presidential nominee, likely Vice President Harris, before its convention kicks off in Chicago.

NPR is tracking elected Democrats who have weighed in on whether President Biden should remain in the race for re-election.

This weekend caps a record-breaking season for travel, and those hitting the road will find lower gas prices than they did last year.

Sunday evening’s show will be hosted by Dan and Eugene Levy, co-creators and stars of Schitt’s Creek.

Kansas State beat NC State, 28-19, after which the winning team devoured the giant pastry that emerged from an even more giant toaster in what was a clever marketing move.

A company may celebrate Mother's Day, but does it have family leave policies or offer flex time? Many American companies say "diversity" is a central value, but legal scholar Kimberle Crenshaw says their actions have yet to catch up.

Jason Isbell is a multiple Grammy award winner and one of the world's most celebrated singer-songwriters. Can he answer our questions about Big Ben, which is not clock, but is bell?