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Idina Menzel, known for singing "Let It Go," has a new holiday album.

From Idina Menzel To The Duke Boys, Surveying 2014's Would-Be Holiday Hitmakers

NPR Music's Stephen Thompson highlights an eclectic cross-section of 2014's holiday-music offerings.

Mail Delivery Is About To Get Slower And Pricier Just In Time For The Holidays

Some of the changes will result in increased transit times for cross-country and other long-distance deliveries. The price increases will not affect shipping for international products.

Lava from a volcano reaches the sea on the Canary island of La Palma, Spain, in the early hours of Wednesday, prompting concerns about toxic gas.

A Week After A Volcanic Eruption, A Spanish Island Faces A New Threat: Toxic Gas

Lava has been flowing since Sept. 19 and has just reached the Atlantic Ocean. When the lava spills into the sea, it can create toxic gas; officials told residents to seal their windows and doors.

Want To Own A Piece Of Illinois River History? The Julia Belle Swain Is Up For Sale

The Julia Belle Swain is a familiar sight to many Peorians. The steam-powered paddleboat was stationed here throughout the 1970s and 1980s, regularly shuttling passengers up and down the Illinois River.

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden attend the 40th Annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service at the U.S. Capitol on Saturday.

At a memorial ceremony for officers, Biden renews calls for police reform

Speaking at the a memorial service for fallen law enforcement officers, the president acknowledged the pain that accompanies losing a loved one. He also pushed again for police reform.

Armed forces secure the area where Haiti's prime minister, Ariel Henry, placed a bouquet of flowers in front of a memorial to independence hero Jean-Jacques Dessalines in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Sunday. Haitian police are working with U.S. officials and are in contact with the kidnappers who abducted a group of U.S.-based missionaries on Saturday.

What we know about the 17 missionaries kidnapped in Haiti by a notorious gang

Sixteen members of Ohio-based Christian Aid Ministries are U.S. citizens, including 5 children. The 400 Mawazo gang that took the group specializes in mass kidnappings and seeks a $17 million ransom.

Two Men Arrested In Attempt To Bomb California State Democratic Headquarters

Two California men, angry over former President Donald Trump's 2020 election loss, have been indicted on charges they plotted to firebomb the Democratic Party's headquarters in Sacramento.

This picture taken on April 30, 2013 in Geneva shows a 1992 copy of the world's first web page.

A Look Back At The Very First Website Ever Launched, 30 Years Later

The world's first website, which contained information about the World Wide Web itself, was created by British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee and published 30 years ago today.

A demonstrator holds a sign against drilling in the Arctic Refuge on the 58th anniversary of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, during a press conference outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC.

President Trump Wants To Auction Off Drilling Rights In The Arctic Refuge Before He Leaves Office. W

The battle to drill in the area has been playing out for decades.

Vertamae's Hoppin' John

Hoppin' John has been the centerpiece of the Southern holiday table for generations. NPR's Vertamae Grosvenor's says it's unthinkable to not have the black-eyed peas and rice dish for New Year's, and offers this recipe from her cookbook, Vertamae Cooks.

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