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Talley — seen here in a still from the movie — says his love of fashion comes from his love of his grandmother and her fine church wardrobe.

'The Gospel According to André': Look Fabulous, And Know Your History

A new documentary, The Gospel According to André, digs into the colorful life of former Vogue fashion editor, French history expert and noted caftan enthusiast André Leon Talley.

Protesters march on the UCLA campus Monday in Los Angeles, demanding solutions to gender pay inequity and higher wages. It was the first of three days of walkouts by service workers at University of California campuses.

After 3-Day Strike, University Of California's Service Workers Vow To Keep Fighting

Members of the system's biggest union are demanding the "respect of fair wages and fair treatment." They're set to return to work Thursday, hoping their protest had an impact.

Backing Musicians Do The Heavy Lifting On NBC's 'The Voice'

For our series, "Backstage Pass," NPR goes behind the scenes of the hit TV show, The Voice, where we meet the house band and veteran musicians who learn and perform new songs daily.

The moon is high as twilight descends on the hills and woods on the outskirts of the small Idaho mountain town of Stanley. On a clear night, the galactic dust of the Milky Way is visible overhead.

Idaho Dims The Lights For One Of The Best Night Skies Anywhere

Central Idaho hopes to land on a very short list of the best places on Earth to see the Milky Way at night.

Led by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., senators are beginning debate on immigration legislation on Monday. It's anyone's guess what the outcome will be.

Immigration Debate Starts As A Jump Ball In The Senate

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is launching an unpredictable process Monday, affording lawmakers the chance to bring any ideas to the floor. "Whoever gets to 60 [votes] wins," he said.

A worker stands in a construction project in a <em>favela</em>, or shantytown, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The government has helped drive down income inequality by investing in basic services like health care, education and pensions.

What The Stat About The 8 Richest Men Doesn't Tell Us About Inequality

It's a shocking statistic about global inequality that's made worldwide headlines. But some economists don't think it tells the whole story.

U.S. intelligence agencies maintain that Russian President Vladimir Putin personally authorized the hacking of Democratic officials' email accounts during the runup to the presidential election.

Obama Announces Sanctions Against Russia In Response To Alleged Hacking

The White House announced Thursday a number of actions in response to what it calls cyber-attacks aimed at the U.S. "All Americans should be alarmed by Russia's actions," President Obama said.

In the years after the 9/11 terror attacks, security became omnipresent in Washington, D.C. That includes bollards, Jersey barriers and security barricades like those seen here outside of the U.S. Capitol.

After 9/11 Security Became Omnipresent In Washington, But Threats Are Different Now

After the attacks, barriers and thigh-high cement bollards sprouted up seemingly overnight in Washington, D.C. But new threats show the need for adaptability.

After Quickly Expanding, The Economy Is Expected To Slow

The U.S. economy likely grew 8% in the April-June quarter from a year prior, a blistering pace of growth. But the economy is expected to slow as the delta variant and other risks like inflation loom.

A tram drives through an empty downtown Lisbon, Portugal, on Friday. Portuguese<em> </em>authorities banned all weekend travel in and out of the capital to cut down on any further spread of the coronavirus to other parts of the country.

Europe Watches With Worry As The Delta Variant Spreads Fast In The U.K. And Lisbon

Cases remain low in Spain, Germany and France, but health ministers there say the fast spread of the delta coronavirus strain elsewhere shows a serious threat.

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