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An NPR Music producer recalls how a single singer from a bygone day triggered his love of opera. Once he heard the warmth and power of tenor Enrico Caruso's voice, he had to hear more.

Philadelphia habitually greases the light poles in Center City to keep jubilant fans earthbound after a big win. Fans sometimes treat these safety measures like a dare.

The Hall of Fame member worked with some of the sport's biggest stars, including Andre Agassi and Monica Seles, and founded a Florida academy that revolutionized the development of young athletes.

It's the end of the year and time to dive into NPR's Books We Love series.

In search of a new edge to their health care efforts, President Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have turned their guns on the insurance industry. They're counting on Americans' distrust of insurance companies to shore up wavering support for the President's health care agenda. The insurance industry says its impressive profits do not mean it is adding substantially to the cost of health care.

The New York Times says the point of an article that implied John McCain had an improper relationship with a lobbyist was about his inability to see how his behavior might look to others. His behavior in financing his campaign is also being questioned.

A roundup of eight useful tips from Life Kit's August episodes. This month's edition includes a sweet goodbye ritual for children and advice on how to save more money at the grocery store.

A heat wave is gripping much of the U.S. with over 110 million people under heat-related warnings, watches and advisories. In parts of California, temperatures may reach well into the triple digits.

Should you be friends with your ex? It's a toughie. NPR's Life Kit has advice for transforming a once romantic relationship into one that is purely platonic.

Robert Siegel talks with Detroit's outgoing Emergency Financial manager Kevyn Orr on Detroit bouncing back from bankruptcy, what his legacy will be looking back, and what's next for him.