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The Zanzibar-born novelist is known for his postcolonial works, examining refugee life in England and the effects of empire. He is the first Black person awarded the prize since Toni Morrison in 1993

Veteran civil rights activist and educator Bob Moses has died at the age of 86. Moses spent the early 1960s working for the Students Nonviolent Coordinating Committee in Mississippi.

The truck overturned and exploded in a fireball in the coastal city of Cap-Haitien, engulfing cars and homes in flames as it killed more than 50 people and injured dozens of others.

Fresh Air's classical music critic reviews an 80-disc set of recordings by Canadian pianist Glenn Gould. The collection, issued 25 years after Gould's death replicates the look of the original LPs.

Pop artist Lizzo stunned audiences with her performance Tuesday on a historic glass flute once owned by James Madison. The flute is currently housed in the Library of Congress.

Gillian Clark, head chef and owner of Colorado Kitchen in Washington, D.C., suggests some seasonal treats for the Fourth of July. Clark shares her recipes with NPR's Andrea Seabrook.

Kendrick Lamar won his rap war with Drake last year by just about any measure, but this week, Drake got a small measure of revenge when his new album, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, knocks Lamar out of the No. 1 spot on the Billboard charts.

Chef Mike Isabella, a renowned restaurateur, has devised some delectable spinoffs of traditional turkey accompaniments, while staying true to classic roots.

The Jan. 6 investigation has brought new attention to tumult at the watchdog agency for the Department of Homeland Security. Now its Inspector General is under fire from multiple directions.

This Black History Month Special features celebrated writers Hanif Abdurraqib and Clint Smith, with music from genre-bending powerhouse Melanie Charles.