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A book about a dog has been at or near the top of nonfiction best-seller lists for about a year now. Librarian Nancy Pearl suggests some other notable books featuring, but not necessarily written by, canines.

He’s been the dynamic fiddler for the Del McCoury Band for some 30 years, and part of The Travelin’ McCourys for a while now, too. Now, after 25 years, he’s finally released his 2nd solo album! He sings lead on all of the songs on it, but also has quite the lineup of top-tier performers, as you’d expect.

When you hear the power and intensity coming from this band, it’s hard to believe it’s in fact just a trio. Guitarist/vocalist Pat Faherty, guitarist Matt Stubbs, and drummer Tim Carman have been at the forefront of this traditional blues revival since they first formed in 2018. It’s no wonder they skyrocketed to the top of the Billboard Blues Charts.

The shootings at Virginia Tech have prompted the postponement of a much anticipated Senate hearing with Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. The nation's top law enforcement official is under pressure to explain his role in the firing of eight U.S. attorneys.

With a yellow background and a black banner on top, some Kansans say it looks too much like New York's plates — or the University of Missouri's colors. Gov. Kelly says it's back to the drawing board.

The Olympic torch has reached the top of Mount Everest, the climax of a massive publicity campaign leading up the Olympic Games. China hopes the spectacle of the flame atop the world's highest mountain will erase the memory of ugly protests. But some activists say that by taking the flame up Everst, China is trying to show its dominance over Tibetans.

NPR Music critics, editors and Tiny Desk producers each singled out one album they would recommend to anyone who came calling. The elite, no-skips albums of the year.

Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger has been on the job less than six months. He hopes to lead a new chapter at the embattled agency.

"Winner Take All Politics: How Washington Made the Rich Richer and Turned its Back on the Middle Class", by Jacob S. Hacker and Paul Pierson, professors…

A popular (and generous) repayment plan ends, two new plans begin and many borrowers will see new loan limits.