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When President Lincoln's pocket watch was being cleaned in 1861, the watchmaker inscribed a secret message about a pivotal moment in the nation's history that still resonates today.

When a flood or hurricane destroys a home, it spreads bits of debris for miles. In coastal areas with strong waves and currents, it's almost impossible to pick up all the pieces.

NPR's Debbie Elliott and KERA listener Adam Boyette of Forth Worth, Texas play the puzzle with Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

At Bayou Bar, music and food go hand in hand. Which is why a new cookbook from chef Brian Landry and bandleader Peter Harris has recipes from the menu and stories from the musicians who play there.

In the Lower Ninth Ward, an old Family Dollar stands covered in graffiti. It looks abandoned. But inside, it's a treasure trove — clothing, home goods, toys and books. And everything is free.

Fox Corp. must turn over hundreds of documents that could shed light on how founder Rupert Murdoch handled some of his media companies' biggest scandals.

Grandparents taking care of their grandkids is nothing new. But the surging cost of childcare in the U.S. has made familial support even more critical for some parents who struggle to afford it.

Moscow's mayor described the wave of drones as the "largest ever" attack on the Russian capital and said there had been damage to a Moscow oil refinery and a residential building.

Tee up those entries: It's time for the next NPR College Podcast Challenge, and hear how the contest changed the lives of past participants.

Students: It's time to turn on the mic and hit 'record.' Send us your podcasts and we'll pick the best ones. It's $5,000 for our grand prize and $500 for our finalists.