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Guitar Prodigy Julian Lage Finds His Sweet Spot With 'Arclight'

Lage mixes jazz, blues and swing on his new trio album with Scott Colley and Kenny Wollesen. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead says that Lage really hits his stride in Arclight.

Many of Franz Kafka's darkest comedies appear rooted in the cowering relationship he had with his father. Their only true bonding was over beer.

For Kafka, Even Beer Came With Baggage

Many of Kafka's darkest comedies appear rooted in the cowering relationship he had with his father. Their only true bonding was over beer.

Teenagers sit on a new sign reading "Cidade Olimpica" (Olympic City) in Rio de Janeiro's port district last October. Ahead of this summer's Olympic Games, the port district is undergoing an urban renewal program. Ticket sales have been slow, and many Brazilians cite the poor state of the economy, which is in recession.

Brazil's Latest Headache: Ticket Sales Lag For Rio Olympics

The Summer Games open Aug. 5 in Rio de Janeiro, but the country's many problems seem to be turning off ticket buyers in Brazil and abroad.

Louis Oosthuizen (right) shakes hands with his playing partner, J.B. Holmes, after the final round of the Masters on Sunday. Oosthuizen made an unlikely hole-in-one after his ball smacked Holmes' and then trickled into the cup.

That Hole-In-One: The Other Amazing Thing About The 2016 Masters

Three players made history, teaming up to record three aces on a single hole on the same day for the first time ever at the Masters.

Balloons fall at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. This year's convention in Cleveland is likely to be far more complicated.

Can A Candidate Pay Delegates? Plus, 3 Possible GOP Convention Scenarios

Rides on Air Force One and state dinners were lures the last time there was an open convention. What about cold, hard cash? Top Republican lawyer Ben Ginsberg explains what's permissible and not.

How Venture Capitalists Shaped The Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors are just one win away from the best regular season record in NBA history. How was the team built? A lot like a Silicon Valley start up, actually. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Bruce Schoenfeld, who has written about the Warriors style of play.

President Obama introduces Merrick Garland as his Supreme Court nominee Wednesday at the White House. Garland, 63, is currently chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

Merrick Garland Is Named As President Obama's Supreme Court Nominee

A former prosecutor, federal judge Merrick Garland will visit Capitol Hill on Thursday to begin meeting with legislators, Obama said.

Artwork Speaks For Young Boys Affected By Gun Violence

Almost 700 children under age 12 were killed or injured in gun violence last year. An afterschool program works with young boys who live in some of the poorest and most dangerous neighborhoods in D.C.

Confetti falls on the head of John Kasich, governor of Ohio and a 2016 Republican presidential candidate, after speaking during a campaign event in Berea, Ohio, on Tuesday. Kasich secured his first victory on Mega Tuesday.

5 Headlines For The Morning After Mega Tuesday

Clinton won big; Trump continued his triumphant streak, with the notable exception of Kasich's win in Ohio; Rubio dropped out after a dismal showing in Florida. What that means, in five stories.

Obama Picks Merrick Garland For Supreme Court Seat

President Obama is announcing his nomination to the Supreme Court on Wednesday: Judge Merrick Garland. Will the Senate stick to its position that it won't act on any nomination?

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