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Louisville, Ky., nonprofit Change Today, Change Tomorrow says it received a large reparations payment from a donor. "It is a blessing for us but also definitely owed," said Taylor Ryan (right), the group's founder, seen here with Deputy Director Nannie Grace Croney.

A Black Nonprofit Got A 6-Figure Payment From Someone Whose Family Enslaved People

The anonymous donor said that while investigating the origins of their family's wealth, they discovered their great-grandfather had owned six enslaved people in Bourbon County, Ky.

FBI Director James Comey testifies in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 3 during an oversight hearing on the FBI. Comey was terminated from his position Tuesday.

President Trump Fires FBI Director James Comey

The White House pointed to Comey's handling of Clinton's email server as the reason for his firing, but Democrats argued it was designed to derail the investigation into Russian election interference.

Part 1: Documents Suggest Merck Tried to Censor Vioxx Critics

Merck documents show that in 2000, the maker of Vioxx tried to censor critics of the drug's safety. That was the year that drug giant Merck learned that Vioxx might cause heart attacks and other problems. The documents show a concerted effort by the company to identify doctors who were raising questions about the drug's safety and to put pressure on them to stop making critical comments. A spokesman for Merck denies the allegations.

Paul Manafort's Ex-Business Partner To Testify For A Second Day

Rick Gates testified Monday that he misled accountants and banks about the nature of Manafort's financial situation and that he did so at Manafort's direction. Gates is the prosecutions star witness

Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev addresses the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., before setting off across America in September 1959.

'K Blows Top': Reliving Khrushchev's American Tour

Nikita Khrushchev starred in his own travel comedy back in 1959. Peter Carlson's new book, K Blows Top, documents the Communist leader's unusual tour through the United States.

Sen. Charles Schumer of New York stands a podium March 3 as Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada looks on. Reid is backing Schumer to be his replacement as Democratic leader.

What Reid Endorsing Schumer As Top Democrat Means

Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid is not seeking re-election in 2016, but he is leaving no room for a leadership fight. He's throwing his support to his top lieutenant and message maestro.

Country music tops the Billboard Hot 100, but it's complicated

NPR's Scott Detrow talks to NPR's Ann Powers and Marcus Dowling of The Tennessean about how two country songs sit atop the Billboard Hot 100, and the context for this moment.

Tennessee Speaker Apologizes, Promises Probes

Embattled Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada says he's asking for multiple probes of the scandals surrounding his office, saying he takes "complete…

Stivers Pledges to Get Military Voting Bill Filed

Senate President Robert Stivers says he intends to file legislation to ensure that Kentucky soldiers deployed overseas can cast ballots back home. The…

Finalists for the top teenage piano competition join NPR

The final three participants share thoughts as they headed into final round of Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition, where more than 20 teenagers performed classical sonatas and concertos.

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