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We talked to second-year students about what would have helped most in that crucial first year of college. Their main point: It's not just about academics.

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, former president of Brazil, was detained by police on Friday. NPR's Lourdes Garcia-Navarro speaks to Brian Winter of the "Americas Quarterly" about the allegations of fraud.

The "Prince of Tides" author Pat Conroy, age 70, has died. He had pancreatic cancer. NPR's Scott Simon spoke with Conroy in 2010 about the people who shaped him as a writer, and as a reader.

NPR's Lourdes Garcia-Navarro reflects on the debate over the casting of Zoe Saldana in the role of iconic jazz singer Nina Simone. Saldana wore makeup to darken her skin and look more like Simone.

The actress's latest role in Hello, My Name is Doris hits close to home: "The story really is a coming of age — of a woman of age." As for Field, she welcomes the stages of old age with openness.

The correct answer is A — but under the redesigned entrance exam, there's no penalty for guessing, so no worries if you got it wrong. You can try your hand at a few sample questions from the new test.

Cooperation is rare these days between Washington and Moscow. But the U.S. Embassy handed over 28 historical documents that had disappeared in the tumultuous years following the Soviet breakup.

A history of transphobia in Hollywood, an eye-opening look at the way the Dead Sea is dying, and an examination of evictions in America's poor communities.

Louie Anderson says he modeled his 'Baskets' role after his own mom. The Waco Brothers' new album mixes country and punk. Writer Victor LaValle discusses his conflicting feelings for H.P. Lovecraft.

Cruz and Trump each won two contests on Saturday, but the Texas senator emerged with the most delegates. And while Sanders won more states, a big Clinton win in Louisiana gave her the delegate edge.