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Brazil's rich musical history is interwoven into Alt.Latino's weekly musical explorations. Just in time for the opening ceremonies, we collected some of our favorite Brazilian music moments.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international correspondents share snapshots of moments from their lives and work around the world.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed a measure that would ban Americans from adopting Russian children. The ban is designed as retaliation for a new U.S. law that sanctions Russian officials accused of human rights violations.

The Academy of American Poets announces its list of 23 new poet laureate fellows, awarding them a total of $1.1 million dollars across the United States.

What does it take to be the sexiest collard farmer in North Carolina? Lee Berry, the reigning champ and current competitor in the contest's 2nd year, explains.

Kenyan runner Ruth Chepngetich smashed the women's marathon world record yesterday in Chicago by nearly two minutes.

Visitors to the White House will now have something besides their memory to rely on when recounting their visit. That's because a 40-year-ban on photography during public tours has been lifted.

The Grateful Dead play their final shows at Chicago's Soldier Field this July 4 weekend. NPR's Eric Westervelt reflects on how the Dead disrupted the musical and business norms of the industry.

Emergency managers in McLean County have implemented a county-wide ban on open burning until Friday, Sept. 26 because of an increased fire risk.

The FAA is seeking proposals for projects that will include piloted and unmanned operations with a focus on electric air taxis, also called an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.