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Calvin Arsenia’s new book of poetry and prose, "every good boy does fine," describes his evangelical Christian upbringing and coming to terms with being queer.

After decades of pressure from historians and Jewish groups, the Vatican on Monday began allowing scholars to access the archives of Pope Pius XII, who remained publicly silent during the Holocaust.

The bureau says it needs around a half-million temporary workers by this spring to carry out the national head count. Some census advocates are worried the agency isn't moving fast enough on hiring.

It happens only once a decade, so it can be hard to make sense of the census. NPR's census reporter has rounded up facts that debunk some of the most common misconceptions about the national count.

James Spick, 58, made $11 million in four years selling stolen catalytic converters, according to law enforcement. There may have been 55,000 victims.

Aaram Salam has two primary interests: piano, and Alzheimer's disease. At only 15, he's dedicated himself to combining the passions by playing recitals at nursing homes.

Republicans in the Kansas Senate will need more votes to override a potential veto from Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly.

We live blogged through the day as Mitt Romney officially became the party's presidential nominee and as the party's stars told Americans why they should vote for the former Massachusetts governor.

The crash between a tour bus and a tractor trailer has also shut down I-40 in both directions, east of Knoxville.

West Hollywood's Sunset Strip used to be the home of the city's hottest music venues — places that launched the careers of everyone from The Doors to Jane's Addiction — but has lost a lot of its influence over the years. NPR's Arun Rath visits the Strip with L.A. Times writer August Brown.