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Sebastian Junger set out to write a book about a murder that occurred in the quiet neighborhood where he grew up. For Junger, the story of who killed Bessie Goldberg hit close to home in more than one way.

David Greene talks with Los Angeles Times film critic Justin Chang about the new horror movie A Quiet Place. Silence figures prominently in the creepy plot.

Listener Eric Knispel plays the puzzle with puzzlemaster Will Shortz and NPR's Ayesha Rascoe.

Sunday's 75th annual Tony Awards celebrated Broadway's first full season since the pandemic shutdown. A theme of the night was deep gratitude for the uncelebrated people who keep the shows running.

Rushdie revisits the knife attack that nearly killed him in a new book. Ken Tucker reviews Tierra Whack's new album. A Black women drives the narrative in Kilpatrick's new murder mystery show.

Hundreds of people visited the C&C Coffee and Kitchen, including some who praised its defiance in allowing a capacity crowd to eat breakfast burritos in its dining room.

The landmark 1963 civil rights march was more than just "I have a dream," says historian Charles Euchner. His new book, Nobody Turn Me Around: A People's History of the 1963 March on Washington, relies on participants and attendees to tell the story of that fateful day.

"These fires are extremely aggressive and extremely fast moving," says an official with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. About 300 people have been forced from their homes.

The company is "looking at a deal that would value the social network between $75 billion to $100 billion," according to "people familiar with the matter."

Rising gold prices mean Elko, Nev., is doing great. But people there know the good times won't last forever.