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A Los Angeles real estate agent clearing out the house of a man who died found tens of thousands of maps, stuffed in cabinets and closets, even inside a stereo. One was from 1592, the L.A. Times reports. The collection of the late John Feathers has now been donated to the L.A. Central Library — more maps than the library collected in 100 years.

Daniel Willingham's new book is full of advice for parents and teachers hoping to nurture a love of reading in kids.

Once a bastion of conservativism, Texas might be more in play for Democratic contenders than previously thought.

The iconic film “A Fistful of Dollars” starring Clint Eastwood has been dubbed in the Navajo language.

The Pope John Paul II Cultural Center opens today in an area of Washington, D.C. known as the little Vatican. Alex Van Oss finds out what it means to create an interactive museum for the head of the Catholic Church. NOTE: Web Site at www.jp2cc.org. (3:45) (Note: this site will open in a new browser wi

A 90-year tradition of Texas A&M bonfires -- built for the annual football rivalry with Texas -- officially ended after a wooden structure collapsed in 1999, killing 12 students. But today's Aggies have reignited the flames. NPR's Wade Goodwyn reports.

Hotchner, who died Feb. 15, met the famed novelist in '48, and went on to adapt several of his works for TV. Hotchner's memoir, Papa Hemingway, detailed their friendship. Originally broadcast in 1999.

For more than 100 years, Texas A&M's version of cheerleaders have been men. Samantha Ketcham wants to change that. She has received enough votes to qualify for a runoff this week.

Jon Favreau's adaptation of the Disney classic reprises the story of a little boy raised by wolves. Critic David Edelstein says The Jungle Book seamlessly blends computer animation and storytelling.

Drawing on the words of Teddy Roosevelt, President Obama took on income inequality and made the case for continuing the payroll tax cut.