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The decision comes after Republican Sen. Jon Kyl, who had been a temporary replacement after John McCain's death in August, announced last week he would step down at the end of the year.

The Nobel Prize winner, who struggled with schizophrenia and was portrayed by Russell Crowe in the 2001 film, died with his wife in a taxi on the New Jersey Turnpike, officials say. He was 86.

Prine told Terry Gross in 2018 that he began playing music and writing songs for fun: "I didn't expect to do this for a living," he said. Prine died of complications related to COVID-19 on April 7.

JOHN HELYAR'S new book, "Lords of the Realm" (Villard Books) looks at the corporate world of baseball. Instead of tracing the history of the game through its players, HELYAR focuses on the behind the scenes people-- the agents,owners, and general managers-- who shaped baseball. HELYAR is a reporter for "The Wall Street Journal," and co-author of the "New York Times" bestseller, "Barbarians at the Gate.

Sociology professor JOHN GAGNON co-authored the new book "Sex in America: A Definitive Survey" (Little, Brown). This two year study overturns common beliefs about sexual practices in America, and finds that "the public image of sex in America bears virtually no relationship to the truth." GAGNON claims that this study is more representative of the population because they used a scientifically selected group, instead of a random sample.

Ron Daniels, president of Johns Hopkins University, wants to hire armed police officers to patrol university property in Baltimore City, despite significant community opposition.

Le Carré's latest novel presents an aging, embittered spy dealing with multiple claims on his loyalties — and a challenger to his supremacy at badminton, a sport le Carré himself played and loves.

Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez will co-headline the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday. The day features a variety of performances from other musical artists.

British actress Glynis Johns has died at the age of 100. Best known as the suffragist mom in Mary Poppins, she brought wit and charm to stage and film characters for more than six decades.

Reporter Joan Biskupic portrays the chief justice as a dedicated conservative who now "has the court he's always wanted" — and she says the law "will likely be what he says it is."

Legendary NFL coach and broadcaster John Madden has died, according to the league. He was 85.

The state is the first in U.S. to reach the grim benchmark as the nation faces a widespread surge in infections.

The Pennsylvania freshman senator is back to work on Capitol Hill after admitting himself to a hospital to seek treatment for clinical depression in February.

Former CIA Director John Brennan is out of the agency but not the public eye. He's made a point of attacking President Trump ever since his Inauguration. Critics say that can sow discord, but Brennan says he's doing what he thinks is right.

Kasich describes his presidential run and the state of political discourse in his memoir, Two Paths: America Divided or United. "We all need to live a life a little bigger than ourselves," he says.

John Robinson, the veteran football coach who enjoyed many years of success at the University of Southern California and with the Los Angeles Rams, has died. He was 89.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with John Herbst, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, about U.S.-Ukraine relations and next week's summit and meetings on Ukraine in Paris.

The 17 recipients include athletes, artists, and leaders of the civil rights and labor movements.

Citing anti-racism protests, the group said it was re-examining the legacy of its founder and the racist views he espoused. The Sierra Club also noted early members included prominent eugenicists.

The pole went from the garden decor of two golden-age Hollywood actors to the basement of a Hawaii museum. On Thursday, it was returned to Alaska tribal members.