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The Romans dubbed it the "precious one." Poets praised its beauty. The conquering Arabs took it to the Mideast, where the luxurious fruit was exploited in sugary confections.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with author Leslie Jamison about her new book, The Recovering: Intoxication and its Aftermath.

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for three weeks, President Trump says. And, the Trump administration is easing rules on medical marijuana.

Leaders in the U.S. tech sector say President Trump's executive order banning immigrants from some Muslim-majority countries will sow confusion in their businesses and undercut its growing diversity.

Waze makes a crowds-sourced traffic app that uses input from drivers. It will complement Google's mapping capability. The deal is seen by many as a defensive move by Google to keep Waze from being acquired by Apple or Facebook.

A TV set from Lenovo will respond to voice commands and know who you are by using facial recognition.

The media tycoon was arrested nearly three weeks ago for allegedly violating the terms of his office lease. He was subsequently charged under China's new Hong Kong national security law.

It's loud, pushy and always seeking tips, and it's as synonymous with New York City as Broadway and Times Square. The New York City yellow cab keeps the Big Apple's lifeblood flowing. Former cabdriver Graham Russell Gao Hodges traces its tumultuous history in his new book.

New phones and handheld electronic devices sold in the European Union will be required to have a USB-C charging port by the end of 2024, a move expected to affect the iPhone and its lightning charger.

Stacey Mei Yan Fong created a wild Alaskan salmon and halibut pie for Alaska, and prickly pear and apple for Arizona. For New Jersey, there's a one-of-a-kind Jersey breakfast sandwich pie featuring ham, cheese and sunny side-up eggs in a poppy seed crust.