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A Russian delegation was in Brussels Wednesday to meet with NATO officials, who are trying to head off an invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops massed on the border.

A new book recreates the story behind one of England's greatest love affairs — the 17-year relationship between Charles II and Nell Gwyn. Charles Beauclerk is a direct descendant of the pair, and delved into family archives for the inside story.

From her earliest days at MGM to The Judy Garland Show, the powerhouse entertainer was singular and enduring.

Silicon Valley has become a powerful economic engine, driven by tech-savvy entrepreneurs. But in simpler times, the area was known as the Valley of the Hearts Delight. And it took years to assemble the mix of talent, money and gumption to create America's startup hub.

The three candidates — Wade Nelson, John Nowels, and Mike Zollars — generally agree on criminal justice and building up the department's staff. But they disagree on whether the sheriff's office is transparent enough, and whether there is a morale problem in the department.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with St. John's University law professor Kate Klonick about Elon Musk's purchase of one of the world's most important platforms for political speech.

Host Melissa Block speaks with director Charles Ferguson about his latest film, "Inside Job," a documentary about the downfall of Wall Street. Ferguson says he underestimated the level of unethical and fraudulent behavior he would come across.

Jonathan Cohen, author of "For a Dollar and a Dream: State Lotteries in Modern America," talks with host Michel Martin about the Mega Millions Jackpot and the U.S. lottery system as a whole.

NPR's Steve Inskeep interviews Imran Khan, the embattled former prime minister of Pakistan, who has been organizing protests since his ouster by Parliament in 2022.

As the new concert season gets underway, composers and orchestra administrators say they are feeling a shift in whose music gets heard.