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At a recent game, a University of Iowa player was poised to break a school record of 34 consecutive free throws. But he missed, on purpose, to honor the player who held the record.

David Sedaris' "Santaland Diaries" is an NPR tradition. This year, we asked you to describe your imaginary shift as a Santaland elf. Responses ranged from heartwarming to devilish.

Some police departments around the country have started taking some time to play Santa. In Harrisonburg, Va., an officer on Secret Santa detail found a mom doing lawn care and gave her $100.

In Maine, volunteers have partnered with an energy efficiency group to provide insulating window inserts for low-income, rural homes.

Baseball's opening day is right around the corner and one company will be paying close attention. Nokona is the last remaining glove maker that still produces the gloves in the U.S. for MLB players.

Pennsylvania and other states are working through grants from Congress to upgrade their voting machines and other equipment. Advocates say more work is needed — and billions more dollars.

The Hallmark Channel has turned made-for-TV Christmas movies into big business. We look at how the cable network turned Christmas into ratings gold, even amid controversy.

Iowa researchers have implemented an innovative method to help conserve a species that once thrived on the state's prairies — the ornate box turtle.

The newly announced music director of the Metropolitan Opera talks about joining one of the world's most famous opera houses — and how he might help heal its wounds.

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to The New York Times' TV critic Margaret Lyons for her take on the best returning and new TV shows to catch.