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What happens when a director's camera is pointed at their own families?

Over the years, documentaries about celebrities have proven to be the most popular films of the genre. But some filmmakers are facing unfamiliar territory when their families are involved.

Are Twitter's days numbered after Elon Musk's chaotic takeover of the company?

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Joanna Stern, senior personal technology columnist for The Wall Street Journal about Twitter's impact, and what would be lost if the social network collapsed.

A member of the public is escorted by police after light a smartphone light near Victoria Park, Hong Kong's former venue for the annual 1989 Tiananmen massacre vigil, on Sunday.

China tightens access to Tiananmen Square while 32 are detained in Hong Kong

China tightened access to Tiananmen Square in central Beijing on Sunday, the anniversary of the military suppression of 1989 pro-democracy protests.

Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability chief economist Ben Varner (left to right), revenue manager Eric Noggle and executive director Clayton Klenke testify at the commission’s annual revenue update meeting in Springfield Tuesday.

With recession fears subsiding, new Illinois economic forecast expects ‘firm but steady growth’

SPRINGFIELD – The state’s two main fiscal forecasting agencies agree: Illinois’ finances will see a strong close in the final 3 ½ months of the fiscal year before things tighten a bit next year.

Louisiana court says mostly white enclave in Baton Rouge may secede and form its own city

A wealthy Baton Rouge neighborhood has become its own city in order to try to create a new school district. Some residents call the move modern day segregation.

Grace Bisch holds a picture of her stepson Eddie Bisch, who died from an overdose, while protesting during oral arguments Dec. 4 at the Supreme Court in Washington, DC. The Supreme Court's ruling on June 26 upended a proposed nationwide settlement with Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin. Members of the Sackler family, who owned the company, will have to negotiate a new settlement for lawsuits over the impact of opioids.

Supreme Court overturns opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma that shielded Sacklers

Relatives of overdose victims felt uncertainty and frustration after the Supreme Court overturned a controversial settlement with Purdue. It could delay funds for communities battling addiction.

Democratic AGs and governors sue USDA for suspending SNAP benefits

More than two dozen Democratic state leaders are suing the Department of Agriculture after the Trump administration said it would not use contingency funds to pay SNAP benefits during the shutdown.

Congressional Democrats raise alarm over Trump's comments on Iran

Dozens of congressional Democrats raised alarm Tuesday over President Trump's rhetoric about Iran. Most Republican lawmakers have been silent.

American singer-songwriter GIVEON on Beloved, a soundtrack of life's moments

American singer-songwriter GIVEON speaks with NPR about his highly anticipated new album, Beloved.

Commentary: Open Letter Candidates on Foreign Policy

We’re gearing up to air special live NPR coverage of the Second Presidential Debate, from Hofstra University in New York, tonight. Commentator and History…

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