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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with our poetry reviewer Tess Taylor about three recent collections that take their cues from nonfiction, including Admit One by Martha Collins, Look by Solmaz Sharif and Olio by Tyehimba Jess.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Noah Blaser, a freelance journalist living in Istanbul. He was near Taksim Square, where protesters have gathered amid an apparent military coup.

Secretary of State John Kerry in Moscow said he hopes for stability and continuity in Turkey amid reports of an apparent military coup there.

The apparent military coup unfolding in Turkey could have global consequences. Secretary of State John Kerry said he hopes for stability and continuity in the country, which is a key NATO ally.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to journalist Dalia Mortada in Istanbul for the latest on the attempted military coup in Turkey. Government leaders say the coup attempt Friday evening has failed.

The Republican convention begins on Monday, and the Democrats get their turn the following week. Writer Thomas Mallon gives Linda Wertheimer a reading list to prepare for the conventions.

New studies prove that dinosaurs may not have roared in their days on the earth. NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to paleontologist Julia Clarke about her new discovery — the cooing sounds of dinosaurs.

Turning Tydes, a musical theater troupe in San Diego, does musical mash-ups that spoof Broadway shows. Ahead of Comic-Con, they're performing a mash-up of Star Wars and The Phantom of the Opera.

Psychologist Steven Pinker's book The Better Angels of Our Nature explains that the world is actually growing less violent, even though the media may give a different impression.

Paul Ryan talks to Steve Inskeep about his ideas to reshape the countries policies to address poverty in America. He wants welfare benefits to be tapered as recipients' financial situations improve.