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A mother in Ivory Coast defiantly brings her children to the resort town where al-Qaida terrorists killed 19 people on March 13. A new music video reinforces her stand.

This eight-part comedy, which centers on a gender-fluid millennial of Pakistani heritage, takes issues that are often used as hot buttons and treats them as an everyday, often funny part of life.

Whenever artist Vanessa German worked on her porch, kids asked if they could help. Now, in a neighborhood struggling with poverty and crime, she's created a place where they can make art of their own.

From kitschy miniatures to priceless gem-studded figurines, charm bracelets reveal a lot about the people who wear them. In her new book, Charmed Bracelets, jewelry designer Tracey Zabar explores the enduring appeal of the jingly adornment. Zabar talks with NPR's Jacki Lyden.

The Senate continues its attempt to overhaul the nation's immigration laws. Amendments added to the bill aim to increase fencing between the borders and bar illegal immigrants who've committed felonies from pursuing U.S. citizenship. Leaders hope to have a final vote on the issue by the end of the week.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Congolese historian Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja about Belgium's efforts to reconcile over colonialism.

It can be a frightening feeling, being out of place. Entering someone else's world and having to learn the ropes is a daunting task. Granta editor Ellah Allfrey recommends three books about encountering other cultures, from the extraterrestrial to the multicultural.

One-time bluegrass prodigies reunite with an album that plays to each musician's strengths. As always, Sara Watkins, Sean Watkins and Chris Thile balance their virtuosity with joyfulness and spunk.

Congressional Republicans have expressed widespread confusion when reacting to the latest policy moves and pronouncements from President Trump.

Wade Page, who police say killed six people in a Sikh temple on Sunday, had long been on the radar of groups that track white supremacists. But you can't be arrested for hateful thoughts. And observers say finding the real threats has gotten harder for police with the rise of the Internet.