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NPR's Scott Simon asks Stanford law professor Michael McConnell about Amy Coney Barrett, the judge said to be President Trump's top choice for the Supreme Court.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Renee Fleming and Vanessa Williams about performing in the Kennedy Center's first live performance since spring.

NPR's Scott Simon asks Nic Stone about Dear Justyce,her novel for young readers. She tells Dear Justycethrough the letters an incarcerated teen writes to a friend.

Rancorous debate at the U.N. has led Secretary General António Guterres to say the pandemic has been a test of international cooperation that the world is failing.

With many schools closed for in-person class, working parents who can't stay home with their kids are looking for alternatives. Some houses of worship are opening their doors to families in need.

Ginsburg became the first woman to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol.

If confirmed, the 48-year-old judge will solidify the court's conservative majority. Barrett said her judicial philosophy reflects that of her mentor, conservative Justice Antonin Scalia.

"Come enjoy the outdoor activities and the beautiful fall decorations," said first lady Teresa Parson days after her diagnosis. The event is on Oct. 3, the final day of a 10-day quarantine window.

The ruling blocks William Perry Pendley from continuing as the temporary head of the Bureau of Land Management, a post he has held for more than a year without being confirmed by the Senate.

Health policy researchers say Trump may not be able to pay for the cards, which fall short of lasting policy changes to curb high drug prices.