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The Justice Department's inspector general has told lawmakers that he is investigating whether one of the agency's lawyers was dismissed over a rumor about her sexual orientation. The inquiry is part of a larger examination of personnel practices under former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

Over the course of the summer, we're sailing with Captain Fatty Goodlander, editor-at-large of Cruising World magazine. He's sailing the Pacific Ocean now and sends a communique from aboard his sailboat about his favorite watery destinations: two atolls in the middle of the Pacific.

Many listeners responded angrily to the report Tuesday on how law enforcement is preparing for a spike in white supremacist activity if Barack Obama becomes president.

Legendary folk singer and activist Pete Seeger, who turns 90 years old today, leaves us with a few parting words.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Pat Benatar and her husband Neil Giraldo about their 35 years as a music-business power couple.

Muddy’s Bake Shop makes one of my favorite chocolate chip cookies in Memphis. Their Deluxe Chocolate Chip Cookies are a traditional cookie done right.

The power of language to penetrate a difficult subject, and the power of performance to share that language, are the gifts Noname brought to the Tiny Desk.

The British rapper made a trip all the way from the UK just for this Tiny Desk performance and powered through a set that made the personal political.

The screenwriter and director was best known for his autobiographical films Distant Voices, Still Lives and The Long Day Closes.

The Powerball jackpot increased to an estimated $865 million after no one won Monday night's drawing, continuing a winless streak that dates to New Year's Day.