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As a teenager, Brawley said she had been attacked and raped by white men. The young African-American's accusations hit front pages, especially after Rev. Al Sharpton took up her case. When a jury said the tale was a hoax, one of the men who was accused sued. Now, he's getting some of the money.

The country-music star and steel guitarist's new album features Merle Haggard and Buck Owens covers.

State Sen. Wendy Davis' national profile has soared since her June attempt to block abortion legislation. But she shed little light on plans for her political future during a speech in Washington, D.C., on Monday.

For this week's Sandwich Monday, we visit the legendary Beacon Drive-In in Spartanburg, S.C., and when we're done, we don't want to leave.

The news that a Japanese toilet can be remotely controlled by an Android app got us curious about what else was possible with this toilet technology.

More than a dozen others also were given life terms for trying to oust the government of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Critics say the trial was an attempt by the government to stifle the country's secularists.

The St. Louis choral group Sounds Of Africa explores the music of contemporary South African composers, including the African sacred music of composer Ikoli Harcourt Whyte.

Each week NPR's Stephen Thompson brings us something new to listen to. This week he introduces us to The Polyphonic Spree's "What Would You Do?" from their new album, "Yes, It's True."

There are now more pirate attacks off West Africa than off Somalia, according to maritime groups. West African leaders have called for the deployment of an international naval force.

Doctors in states where corruption is more common appear more likely to be influenced by drug company payments than those in states with fewer corruption-related crimes. Male doctors, overall, appear more likely to be swayed by drug industry payments than their female colleagues.