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When writers finish a book, they may think they've had the last word — but sometimes another writer will decide there's more to the story, or more to a background character. NPR's Lynn Neary explores the fine old literary tradition of writing new stories based on existing books.

Yordan Alvarez hit a moon shot that sent Space City into a frenzy, and the Houston Astros to their second World Series title.

Deadly attacks reported in Russia's southern republic of Dagestan. Abortions are up two years since the Supreme Court revoked federal abortion protections.

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Francisco Monaldi, the director of the Latin American Energy Program at the Baker Institute at Rice University about the U.S.'s long interest in Venezuela's oil industry.

Expert-staffed hotlines by companies including Butterball, Ocean Spray and Betty Crocker help thousands of home cooks each holiday season.

Only two black governors have ever been elected in the United States. But in 2018, more than half a dozen African-Americans are running in gubernatorial races.

Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to director Tom McCarthy about his new movie, "Stillwater." It's the story of an American oil-rig worker who travels to France to exonerate his imprisoned daughter.

Need a ticket to otherworldly adventure? Look no further. Even if you're stuck at home this summer, these captivating fantasy novels offer great escapes — to the lands of dragons, cyborgs, lizard men and elven princesses.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we hear about new research from LSU into one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer. We also discuss a new online tool that helps assess the impacts of education policy decisions. And, we attend a king cake baking class.

Louisiana Supreme Court justices ruled against objections by the city-parish of East Baton Rouge, which had claimed St. George’s incorporation was “unreasonable.”