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NPR's Robert Siegel talks with James Neff about his new book Vendetta: Bobby Kennedy versus Jimmy Hoffa.

Burt Shavitz, the eccentric co-founder of Burt's Bees skin care products, has died at age 80. His bearded face is on your lip balm.

Organizers of The Miss America contest will end the swimsuit part of the competition and instead focus on talent and personality. Regina Hopper, president and CEO of the Miss America organization, discusses the change.

Toussaint was an important behind-the-scenes figure in New Orleans R&B during the '50s and '60s. He later became known for his own recordings. He died in 2015. Originally broadcast in 1988.

Refreshing ideas that harness the excitement of going back to school — like learning new things, packing a school lunch and playing at recess — updated for the adult version of you.

President Trump and Republicans made big inroads with Hispanic voters in Texas last year. Now, a newly approved redistricting plan will test whether those gains are locked in for good.

Wisconsin's Door County is a popular tourism spot on Lake Michigan, but for some locals the biggest attraction is the county's baseball league. We went along to a game.

Ruth is part of an insular, communal Christian sect, but she has a hard time fitting in. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Kate Riley about living in that kind of community and her debut novel, "Ruth."

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Weekend Edition puzzle master Will Shortz and WFAE listener, Sarah Garber of Cornelius, North Carolina.

Nearly 1,400 people died after Hurricane Katrina crashed into Louisiana and Mississippi. Most of the deaths were in New Orleans, which has had an uneven recovery in the past 20 years.