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The Voice Of America defended itself on Friday against criticism from the Trump White House over its coverage of China. The federally funded news agency's headquarters are shown here in Washington, D.C.

White House Attacks Voice Of America Over China Coronavirus Coverage

The Trump administration alleges the Voice of America is relaying Chinese propaganda. Founded at the dawn of World War Two, the government-funded news agency is independent by law.

FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor speaks at a White House coronavirus task force briefing in March.

FEMA Chief Gaynor Faces A New Challenge: Coronavirus Response

Pete Gaynor has extensive experience at the local and state level dealing with natural disasters, but he faces something different now.

A Fresh Take On Dystopia In 'Chimpanzee'

Dystopian literature usually focuses on global ills — climate change, GMO food, nuclear war. But Darin Bradley's new novel takes off from an economic collapse and the plight of student-loan debtors.

Michael Emberley's illustrations, like this one showing an egg traveling through a fallopian tube, make sexual health information accessible to an elementary and middle school audience. But elements of the art, including naked bodies, make some parents uncomfortable.

It May Be 'Perfectly Normal', But It's Also Frequently Banned

It's Perfectly Normal, a 20-year-old illustrated sex-ed book for kids, is meant to teach children about sexual health, puberty and relationships. It's one of the most banned books in America.

The Arc de Triomphe in Paris is seen wrapped in fabric, in a posthumous art project that is an homage to the late artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude .

Here's Why The Arc De Triomphe Was Just Wrapped In Fabric

It is "a sensual, popular and monumental gesture," says Carine Rolland, the deputy mayor of Paris in charge of culture. The artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude came up with the idea before they died.

Dhundiraj Govind Phalke (left), known as the father of Indian cinema, examines a filmstrip.

Bollywood's Early Roots In A Silent Film

As film festivals around the world celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Indian film industry, historians say Bollywood can trace its roots to a silent, black-and-white film that was first released 100 years ago.

Immigration Comments Touch Nerve With 'Diverse' Canadians

Host Michel Martin and editor Ammad Omar dip into Tell Me More listeners' letters to get their take on the week's top stories. This week, Canadian listeners take exception to a comment made on Thursday's show.

Got Game

Host Ophira Eisenberg quizzes contestants on their knowledge of popular board games. Given a list of tokens, pieces, or spaces, can you tell us what game she's playing? If you know the answers in this round, please pass go and collect $200.

A Return To Trollope: Did The Book Change — Or Did I?

Author Ann Kirschner first read Anthony Trollope's Palliser series as a graduate student. Now, returning to it after more than 20 years, she finds her impression of the Victorian tale has transformed along with her life.

Benedict Cumberbatch (left), sporting the white-blond mop of the real Julian Assange, and Daniel Bruhl, who plays Daniel Domscheit-Berg, take on the story of WikiLeaks in <em>The Fifth Estate.</em>

WikiLeaks Gets A Hollywood Gloss In 'Fifth Estate'

A drama from Dreamgirls director Bill Condon chronicles the rise of the transparency-advocacy group, focusing on the relationship between founder Julian Assange (Benedict Cumberbatch) and a top lieutenant (Daniel Bruhl). Laura Linney, Stanley Tucci and Anthony Mackie also star.

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