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Philadelphia punk trio Cayetana (left to right: Allegra Anka, Kelly Olsen, Augusta Koch) will release its debut on the small indie label Tiny Engines later this year.

To Sign Or Not To Sign: Artists Big And Small Face The Label Question

Land a deal with a label or put out records on your own: Both options carry big risks. For musicians today there's a middle ground, but getting your songs in front of people will still cost you.

Pamela Taylor, who lives near Brownsville, Texas, calls the border fence there "useless."

In South Texas, Few On The Fence Over Divisive Border Wall Issue

U.S. Border Patrol says the fence separating Mexico and Texas helps control the illegal movement of people and contraband. But many who live on the Texas border call it a boondoggle.

Tony Rice performs on stage during Bonnaroo 2009 in Manchester, Tenn..

Tony Rice Was My Guitar Hero

Bluegrass guitar legend Tony Rice died Christmas day, leaving behind an expansive catalogue devoted to exploring uncharted territory. Guitarist and fan Molly Tuttle picks his essential recordings.

President Trump arrives at a rally in support of Republican incumbent Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue on Monday evening in Dalton, Ga.

Ahead Of Georgia Runoffs, Republicans Needed To Be United. Trump Divided Them

President Trump has demanded total loyalty from Republicans, but nowhere more dramatically than in Georgia — where the last thing the GOP needed was an intraparty fight ahead of the Senate runoffs.

Activists hold signs during a rally on Jan. 18, 2013, at New York's City Hall to call for immediate action on paid sick days legislation in light of the continued spread of the flu. Last month, New York City began requiring employers to provide paid sick days, joining the ranks of other cities such as Washington, Seattle and San Francisco.

Advocates Back Paid Sick Leave, But Opponents Won't Cough It Up

Top earners are usually paid when they stay home sick, but low-income workers are not. That has triggered a debate about fairness and risks to public health when incentives force sick people to work.

With the help of searchlights, rescuers, firefighters, policemen, soldiers and volunteers continue removing the rubble and debris from a flattened building late Monday in search of survivors after a powerful quake in Mexico City. More than 200 people were killed and dozens of buildings were collapsed by the earthquake.

Powerful Quake Devastates Central Mexico, Leaving More Than 200 Dead

Thirty-two years after a deadly earthquake, a magnitude 7.1 temblor rattled Mexico City and surrounding areas. Residents had marked the anniversary of the 1985 quake earlier in the day with drills.

jaimie branch, who died on Monday, August 22 at 39, performs with her group FLY or DIE in New York in 2020.

Lauded trumpeter and composer jaimie branch dies at 39

A rising star in the world of improvised music with her group FLY or DIE, branch died on Monday at her home in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Viking's Choice: A Year Of Beautiful Noise

For the past month, NPR Music producer Lars Gotrich laid out multiple strips of paper on his desk, with names like Uncle Owen Aunt Beru, Extra Life and Erykah Badu printed on them.

Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacy Abrams lost the election this year by a larger margin than she did 4 years ago, leading to questions about the future of the party in the state.

Georgia Democrats weigh what's next after losing race for governor again

Democrat Abrams ran for governor 4 years ago but narrowly lost to Republican Brian Kemp. This year, she lost by a larger margin. Analysts are uncertain whether it was her message or political party.

The piece of wood that saved (only) Rose in 'Titanic' was auctioned off for $718k

The debris that saved Rose's life in Titanic — and sparked a quarter-century of debate — fetched over $718,000 at an auction of iconic Hollywood movie props last week. It's based on a real artifact.

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