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Pearl Fryar's yard in Bishopville, S.C., has made him something of an art-world star. He's trimmed 400 plants and trees into fantastical shapes — diamonds, mushrooms, hearts and even a square. At 69, Fryar mulls his legacy and is looking to pass on his clippers.

Motown's success has made its musical catalog one of the most recognizable in American history. Oliver Wang says it takes some guts to tackle these iconic tunes, but the producers have pulled it off.

What do a psycho murderer, a fighting pigeon and a geek who can't "get the job done" all have in common? They're all vying for your movie dollars this weekend -- Slate contributor Mark Jordan Legan examines what the critics are saying about the weekend's new movie premieres.

Suzanne de Passe is the executive producer of the 2005 Black Movie Awards. She talks about the show, which will honor the achievements of blacks in all areas of filmmaking. The awards air Wednesday night on Turner Network Television.

In recent weeks, three potential Republican hopefuls have made the trip, and each made news in ways he hadn't hoped.

The far-right internet began to obsess about Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson only after a series of tweets from Sen. Josh Hawley echoed themes used by conspiracy theorists.

When the TV network Black News Channel launched two years ago, its journalists hoped to cover stories in a new way. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with reporter Rodney Ho about why it's shutting down.

With the FDA poised to OK another booster for people 50 and older, questions remain: Is the evidence strong enough to warrant a fourth shot, does the timing make sense, and will there be much demand?

We look at how Republican-controlled state legislatures are shaping their strategy ahead of the midterm elections, and how their Democratic counterparts are crafting their messaging.

March Madness, the NCAA's men's and women's basketball tournaments, returns to normal as fans are back at full capacity. But the celebration may be tempered by sobering world events.