Lucy Perkins

A new documentary follows talented young pianists as they compete in the International Chopin Piano Competition in Poland. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with director, Jakub Piatek, about Pianoforte.

Reports of mail slowdowns are forcing election officials to scramble. They're installing drop boxes and trying to reassure voters they won't have to cast their vote in person amid the pandemic.

If you've taken part in a religious service, have you ever stopped to think about how it all came to be? How did people become believers? Where did the rituals come from? And what purpose does it all serve? This week, we bring you a July 2018 episode with social psychologist Azim Shariff. He argues that we should consider religion from a Darwinian perspective, as an innovation that helped human societies to thrive and flourish.

The turn of the year is a time when we set the old aside and welcomed the new into our lives. When one chapter ends, another begins.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Lucy Perkins to get the latest on a shooting that took place in a local synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pa.

At Saturday evening Mass in Pennsylvania, one Catholic priest took the opportunity to address from the pulpit accusations of massive clergy sexual abuse.

The British singer discusses making a staggered comeback after a career full of ups and downs and celebrating the changes in R&B.

Even though the refugee crisis in Europe reached its peak two years ago, countries are still trying to figure out what to do with the more than 150,000 refugees who want to stay in the E.U.

If you believe something is real — if you can fall in love with someone or stand in awe of a painting — is it possible that it doesn't actually matter whether the object of your affection is fake?

During the holidays, a number of retailers deck their windows to lure shoppers off the sidewalk. At Lord and Taylor in New York City, a team has been planning this year's display since February.

Scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration report that July had the highest average temperatures since records have been kept.

Regal Entertainment Group says its new security policy is intended to help customers and staff to "feel comfortable and safe" when in its theaters.