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Michigan's top Republican lawmakers are reportedly headed to the White House Friday. Trump's campaign is trying to challenge votes from heavily Democratic parts of the state without success in court.

President Obama nominated Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court. NPR's Ron Elving says Garland has been held up as an "exemplar of the kind of person who ought to be" in these positions.

A review of the week in sports, including an update on the Golden State Warriors, baseball's reawakening, and a football player's retirement announcement... on horseback.

In the wake of his party's significant losses across the Rust Belt last week, Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan is stepping up to challenge Nancy Pelosi's nearly 14-year grip on the House Democratic caucus.

The retiring Florida Republican senator is under pressure from his party to reverse course and run again this November.

There are dozens of ways to slice and dice all the data in the Obama Administration's new college scorecard. Here are three.

David Jaher's account of Harry Houdini attempt to debunk Boston society psychic Mina Crandon mixes history with high-wire theatricality — even though most readers will know who came out on top.

Sweet potato pies are such a deep cultural touchstone, most black cookbooks will include one in their recipe index. Here are a few good recipes you can try while Wal-Mart restocks the shelves.

Saudi Arabia executed 47 prisoners charged with terrorism Saturday, sparking sectarian outrage across the region. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with NPR's Deb Amos about how the events have further divided Sunnis and Shiites.

Daniel Byman of the Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institution discusses the ongoing investigation into the explosions in New York and New Jersey and the stabbing in Minnesota.