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Critic David Bianculli remembers the debut, 70 years ago this month, of two variety shows — one hosted by Berle, the other by Sullivan — that showcased the powerful impact of television.

After 44 years, and plenty of heartbreaking moments, the Washington Capitals finally won a Stanley Cup. Locals celebrated the area's first championship in any sport since 1992.

When Lulabel Seitz started talking about sexual assault allegations in her graduation speech, the mic was cut. NPR's Michel Martin talks to her about the experience.

Watch the rising U.K. star perform intimate renditions of "Blue Lights," "On My Mind" and "Teenage Fantasy" with a full band.

A federal judge has halted the deportation of a pizza delivery man who was detained while delivering food to a U.S. Army base in Brooklyn, N.Y., at least until July 20.

As the relationship between the U.S. and China gets testier, the White House has quietly drawn another player in the region closer. Taiwan has received unprecedented attention from Washington.

John Tiffany won a Tony Award for his work in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. At the ceremony, he thanked colleagues and then noted it was the birthday of his boyfriend David Knock.

A divided Supreme Court has ruled that Ohio is allowed to purge voters from the rolls based on inactivity. The decision could have implications for several states.

Carl Zimmer wondered what secrets lurked in his genetic code — so he decided to have his genome sequenced. He writes about the implications of the study of genetics in She Has Her Mother's Laugh.

Jeff Sessions has broad powers over the nation's immigration courts and has long said that asylum-seekers are "gaming" the U.S. system.