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In honor of Presidents Day, NPR Books dove into the archives for some lesser-known stories about America's commanders in chief, including the tale of Teddy Roosevelt's perilous journey down the Amazon and Grover Cleveland's top-secret, mustache-preserving cancer surgery.

Songs of Disappearance is an collection of bird calls from 53 threatened Australian species. And for a brief spell, it was a best-selling album.

Scheffler ended up finishing three shots over Rory McIlroy to win his first major championship.

Choosing one winner from all the incredible entries NPR Music receives each year is no small feat — but this year, one songwriter gave a captivating performance that rose to the top.

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler was narrowly edged out of a spot in November's general election by Joe Kent, a Trump-backed opponent.

Speaking at the annual Munich Security Conference, Vice President Harris said Russian forces have been documented committing acts of murder, sexual assault, torture and deportation.

Leave it to resourceful Americans to tinker and toy with the royal and ancient game of golf.

After the Vietnam era, it's hard to see how either party could dial back on its commitment to letting the people — at least those active in party voting — decide presidential nominations.

Newark, N.J., has spent decades in decline. Mayor Ras Baraka is trying to turn the city around, with intensive investment in two tough neighborhoods. Residents say he has a lot of history to overcome.

In 1951, members of the scientific Explorers Club thought they had dined on prehistoric meat dug out of the Alaskan tundra. The meal became legend. Now two Yale students have unraveled the deception.