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Critic Bob Mondello reviews the history of movie blockbusters and tracks how Disney's ownership of mega-blockbusting franchises is reshaping the multiplex.

The Women's World Cup has entered the elimination quick-fire Round of 16. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Roger Bennett of the Men in Blazers about Team USA's performance so far.

The chef came to prominence writing about the restaurant kitchens he knew best. He was, particularly on his TV shows, infinitely curious, hungry for everything.

Voters headed to the polls Tuesday in eight states to pick nominees in different races. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Republican strategist Scott Jennings about the results.

There are growing calls for Puerto Rico's governor to resign amid a corruption scandal and after the leak of texts laced with misogyny, homophobia and jokes about the dead from Hurricane Maria.

A CDC survey released in November shows that only 63% of health care workers are ready to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Concern about speed and political interference are contributing to the hesitancy.

NPR looks at President Biden's first full week in office. From executive orders to big legislative proposals, his presidential leadership already contrasts starkly with his predecessor's.

The U.S. is rejoining the world's largest effort to address climate change: the 2015 Paris climate agreement. Climate change is one of the Biden administration's top priorities.

Los Angeles voters elected a progressive reformer to be county district attorney. George Gascón has moved quickly to upend how the nation's largest local prosecutor's office administers justice.

President Trump threatened to veto the annual defense bill if it doesn't include a provision to end a liability shield for tech companies. Key lawmakers say it's too late for such a demand.