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It's been 150 years since the United States bought Alaska from Russia. NPR asks attendees at a celebration in Washington, D.C., about Russia's lasting legacy in Alaska.

Jerry Miller spent more than 25 years behind bars for crimes he didn't commit. His story is part of a new collection that pairs exonerees with mystery/thriller writers.

The latest video from Tribe's standout reunion album is a poetic distillation of rap's generation gap.

Mark Harris says the military worked with Hollywood directors to create movies about the war. His book, Five Came Back, is the basis for a new Netflix docu-series. Originally broadcast March 3, 2014.

The instrument is featured in some of the biggest songs on the charts, from Future to Drake. Brendan Frederick of the music site Genius, tells us about the history of that sound in hip hop music.

The spirit of Gypsy Jazz is alive and well in the hands of this foursome. The Rhythm Future Quartet pays homage to Django Reinhardt with their ensemble…

Syrian refugee Monzer Omar, who first spoke with NPR in 2015, has been living in Germany awaiting his wife and young children. After a 10-hour trek out of Syria, they were able to join him in January.

Former national security adviser Mike Flynn says he would testify to congressional committees in exchange for immunity. President Trump encouraged him to try to make such a deal.

How does a movie freighted with baggage over its casting of a white actress as an Asian character get marketed?

Ferris had to learn to draw again after West Nile left her paralyzed. Maureen Corrigan reviews Jean Hanff Korelitz's new novel. Tressie McMillan Cottom says for-profit colleges sell "risky education."