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Fans of the Mansion Diner, near New York city's Gracie Mansion, will have to do without its affordable spinach pies and cheeseburgers for a spell. The diner, which has been in the Phillips family since 1945, is closing for renovations in a few weeks. Owner Phil Phillips shares nuggets from the diner's homespun history.

French lawmakers are calling for legal action against several rap musicians for allegedly inciting violence and racism in last month's suburban riots. Rap artists say the music reflects economic and social reality, and shouldn't be blamed for the unrest.

A small, interracial group plans to meet Monday on the steps of the town courthouse. They'll read a resolution condemning the May 1916 lynching of Jesse Washington. He was accused of killing a local farmer's wife.

Hurricane Katrina washed away Lucio Cano's home and the Mexican restaurant he owned in Pass Christian, Miss. After the storm, the entrepreneur opened the first Latin American food store in the Waveland and Bay St. Louis area.

Democratic primary candidates in the 17th Congressional District are struggling to gain recognition from their party's base as they vie for the nomination.

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Town of Normal has launched an online survey for community members to provide their thoughts on what they would like to see from future development in Uptown South.

In this year of high gas prices, reviewer Meredith Ochs is already sick of the word "staycation." But she's found an Austin, Texas, band with a great new song — which doubles as a handy rationalization for spending a holiday at home.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with the founder of World Central Kitchen about the organization's efforts to feed Ukrainians and those who are fleeing the country.

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.