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The U.S. economy is in a sweet spot, with unemployment at a near 50-year low and an inflation rate that's low and stable. But that combination — low unemployment and low inflation — has economists at the Fed wondering if a theory they've had about how the economy works is still relevant.

John Jay Osborn, author of The Paper Chase, has a new novel — this one based on the four years when he and his wife attended (successful) marriage counseling.

ElfQuest is a comics industry institution — this saga of, yes, elves on a quest has been running since 1978. But now, creators Wendy and Richard Pini have brought the quest to an end.

Brazilians have chosen a new president. He's a far-right former army captain who has espoused racist, misogynistic and homophobic views. His name: Jair Bolsonaro.

The White House plans to deploy up to 5,000 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border. They will provide logistics support, but are prohibited by law from acting as law enforcement agents within the U.S.

In music theory, the tritone is an interval of three whole steps that can sound unresolved and creepy. Over time, the sound has wound up in jazz, rock and even Broadway musicals.

Christine Blasey Ford's lawyers say she isn't interested in publicity or a book deal. She is struggling to get her life back on track following her testimony in the Senate.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Democratic Reps. Jan Schakowsky of Illinois and Tim Ryan of Ohio about California Rep. Nancy Pelosi's bid to become the next Speaker of the House.

The talks with North Korean officials Thursday were for planning the next summit, but the meeting was postponed over scheduling conflicts. President Trump now says he's in no rush.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Ryan Costello, R-Pa., who publicly criticized President Trump this week for his orientation toward moderate House Republicans.