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Liane speaks with Fox Sports football commentator Tim Green about the NFL season so far. The surprising Detroit Lions were abandoned by their coach at mid-season, but they've been able to string together three inspiring wins since his departure. Green says they stand out as one of the teams to watch heading into the playoffs.

The presidential election has drawn intense media attention and much satire — none cutting closer to the bone than Tina Fey on Saturday Night Live as Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin. SNL is riding high in the ratings with its political spoofs.

Marc Broussard, a 20-something musician, creates soulful rhythm and blues like a seasoned artist. The Louisiana singer remakes classic soul songs by Al Green, Stevie Wonder, and others on his new album S.O.S.: Save Our Soul. Broussard talks with John Ydstie.

Gillian Clark, head chef and owner of Colorado Kitchen in Washington, D.C., suggests some seasonal treats for the Fourth of July. Clark shares her recipes with NPR's Andrea Seabrook.

Commissioner Bud Selig announces an investigation into alleged steroid use by Major League Baseball players. Former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell will lead the effort. A recent book alleging steroid use by star player Barry Bonds helped push officials to take action.

Scott talks with Mohamed Zakariya about the stamp he designed for the United States Postal Service honoring Islam. The stamp's message is "Eid Mubarak," a greeting used by Muslims around this time of year to celebrate Islam's holy season.

Jennifer Ouellette's book The Physics of the Buffyverse explores the very real principles of science in a not-so-real world: the long-running TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

By Marina GiovannelliWilmington, NC –The senate race in North Carolina is heated as Democratic candidate Kay Hagan edges five percentage points ahead of…

Author Joseph L. Badaracco Jr. thinks future business leaders can learn something from literary classics. His book Questions of Character offers lessons from eight major works.

A dispossessed Indian princess and her large-footed servant unravel a mystery among a crowd of classic British eccentrics in Julia Stuart's charming new novel, The Pigeon Pie Mystery. Who poisoned the unpleasant Major-General Bagshot? The answer may surprise you.