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Habibi released its second album, Anywhere But Here, last month. The band's sound is heavily influenced by the Iranian psychedelic music lead singer Rahill Jamalifard listened to growing up.

Habibi's Rahill Jamalifard On Iranian Pop Music And 'Anywhere But Here'

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rahill Jamalifard, lead singer of the band Habibi, about the Middle Eastern influences on the group's latest album, Anywhere But Here.

Three More Test Positive For COVID-19 In Sangamon County

There are 12 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sangamon County, according to Saturday's daily tally from the Sangamon County Department of Public Health and the…

Across the country, the coronavirus has forced many animal shelters into crisis mode. Above, a dogs at the Humane Society of Harlingen, Texas which has since found a home.

Animal Shelters Urge Humans Confined To Home By Coronavirus Outbreak To Adopt

As states issue stay-at-home orders, animal shelters have had to close their doors. They're coming up with new ways to find homes as they brace for an onslaught of puppies and kittens.

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, U.S. senator from Vermont, talks about the coronavirus relief bill on Wednesday in one of several speeches about the crisis streamed on his campaign website.

Facing Likely Defeat, Bernie Sanders' Campaign Found A New Cause

It looked like Sanders was about to drop out of the Democratic primary, until the coronavirus crisis gave his agenda a boost and turned his campaign into a relief drive. But what's next?

Customers at this take-out window in Miami on March 20 were not practicing social distancing.

Opinion: An Appeal To Youth To Face Coronavirus With Self-Sacrifice, Not Selfishness

The reaction of those in their teens and 20s can have an impact on the spread of the disease — and on their own moral character, the author says.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said on Sunday that 100,000 to 200,000 Americans could die of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

Fauci Estimates That 100,000 To 200,000 Americans Could Die From The Coronavirus

Fauci's comments underscore just how far away we might be from the projected peak of the outbreak. As of early Sunday afternoon, there were 125,000 cases in America and nearly 2,200 deaths.

Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki, at the opening of a music center named after him in southeastern Poland in 2013.

Krzysztof Penderecki, Boundary-Breaking Polish Composer, Dies At 86

Known early on for his avant-garde works, the composer's challenging music nevertheless found fans far beyond traditional classical music circles.

Nikky Finney, author of the forthcoming book, <em>Love Child's Hotbed of Occasional Poetry: Poems and Artifacts</em>, helps us celebrate National Poetry Month.

'Just Sit Where You Are.' Poet Nikky Finney Says Your Poem Is Right In Front Of You

Finney, author of the forthcoming collection, Love Child's Hotbed of Occasional Poetry: Poems & Artifacts, picks her favorite #NPRPoetryMonth listener-submitted poems and talks occasional poetry.

Author Discusses Her 'Post-Holocaust Memoir'

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with writer Esther Safran Foer about her new book I Want You To Know We're Still Here: a Post-Holocaust Memoir.

4-Year-Old Alabama Girl Found Alive In Woods After 2 Days With Her Dog

Evelyn Sides, who goes by Vadie, wandered off into the woods near Loachapoka, Ala., Wednesday afternoon. Hundreds of people searched and found her, unharmed, not far from where she was last seen.

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