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It's worth pausing to consider not only the legacy and achievements of former South African president Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, but also the rich musical associations of his life.

Until recently, Jonathan Gross was a Trump political appointee at the Department of Justice and worked on its "Weaponization Working Group." He has now become a vocal critic of the department.

The Rolling Stones hit the top of the charts 35 years ago this weekend with the song "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction." We hear an excerpt of the song.

Institutional Investor's Alpha, a publication focusing on hedge funds, released its annual "Rich List" Monday. It estimates the world's top 25 fund managers earned a combined $14.14 billion last year. The total is down slightly from the year before.

Since World War II, inequality in the U.S. has gone through two, dramatically different phases.

The U.S. Senate continues to take up President Biden's nominees for key roles.

2024 was a year of breakthroughs, with new stars storming the top of the charts and artists across genres making modern classics. NPR Music's list of best songs of the year has something for everyone.

In a separate filing due ahead of next week's trial, former President Donald Trump's defense team calls the impeachment effort unconstitutional and denies he incited the crowd on Jan. 6.

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was recently arrested on racketeering and firearm charges. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Derrick Parker, a former NYPD detective.

In South Africa, a nonprofit organization is rebooting a popular soap opera that once dramatized and educated viewers about HIV and AIDS. It's only part of their feminist mission.