A new book for young readers recalls a tense moment in U.S. history. It's the end of the summer in 1957. Children are headed back to class, and Carlotta Wall's Uncle Em gives her a $20 bill to buy a ...

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Carlotta Walls LaNier about her new children's picture book, "Carlotta's Special Dress," recounting her story as the youngest member of the Little Rock Nine. A new book ...

DUBLIN, Ireland — Irish rock icons U2 are preparing to release their first album of new material in nearly a decade, 107.5 Kool FM is reporting, with sources saying the band has been working in the ...

On Sept. 4, 1957, 14-year-old Carlotta Walls LaNier wore a black dress with white and teal letters and numbers squiggled across it. She held her head high as she walked with her schoolmates, ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — In 1954, the Supreme Court made a landmark decision, ruling that segregation was illegal after hearing arguments in the Brown v. Board of Education case. This marked the formal end ...

Editor’s Note: This story includes mention of potentially triggering situations, including hateful language and antisemitism. On Saturday, Dec. 6, Bloomington resident Zachary Platter was cited after ...