And now it's time for sports. (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) SIMON: Championship weekend at the Aussie Open. Bill Belichick, not yet Hall of Fame. Sports reporter Michele Steele joins us now from Chicago.

U.S. and Iranian envoys have held talks aimed at averting possible U.S. strikes on Iran.

He will have you for dinner: what is it about an unapologetic cannibal that so captured readers and audiences? NPR's Scott Simon talks with Brian Raftery about his new book, "Hannibal Lecter: A Life." ...

In the new animated film, "Arco," a time-traveling boy gets trapped in the year 2075 and must evade captors, robots and wildfires. NPR's Scott Simon talks to writer and director Ugo Bienvenu.

Mark Hodgkinson had more reason than most to celebrate the fact that Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic made it through to ...

Lexington Catholic divers look to defend state titles while swimmers from Dunbar, Lafayette and LexCath rank among top ...

Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio. Make submissions for consideration via email to entertainment@morningjournal.com or entertainment@news-herald.com. You ...

The Toronto Maple Leafs have finally admitted their inevitable fate this season, as they get ready to sell, per a notable insider. The post Maple Leafs Ready to Sell at Deadline: Insider appeared ...

Celebrate love with Motown’s most romantic music, artisan chocolate, personalized candles and diamonds at the Sugar & Soul ...

Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio. Make submissions for consideration via email to entertainment@morningjournal.com or entertainment@news-herald.com. You ...

NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Michele Steele talk Winter Olympics and the NBA All-Star games.

NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant preview Sunday's Super Bowl game, as well as the Winter Olympics.