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David Mitchell's new novel chronicles the rise and fall of fictional 1960s psychedelic rock band. He says he was drawn to both the music and the "dark magic that was in the air" in that era.

If you've ever dreamed of the good life on one of Maine's coastal islands, be forewarned: the Internet ranges from lousy to nonexistent.

Susan Stamberg reports on the story behind Irving Berlin's hit "Alexander's Ragtime Band."

Morning Edition looks back on the career of Ronnie Gilbert, the only woman member of the hugely influential folk group, The Weavers. She died Saturday at the age of 88.

In the 19th and 20th centuries, nearly every coal mine in the U.K. had a brass band. They were intended to keep workers out of trouble, and were a matter of civic pride for local communities. Today, some say that without funding, the bands could become a thing of the past.

On the eclectic group's new album, Render, eight distinct voices assemble in a way that's hardly choral, according to artistic director Brad Wells and founding member Caroline Shaw.

Georgia looms large in politics — both in the ongoing Jan. 6 committee's work, and in upcoming elections.

Voters are more concerned with inflation, according to Democrats in competitive races who are trying to gauge how the hearings will affect November's midterms.

Thomas Wheeler led the Justice Department's civil rights unit through a period of transition. He told lawyers he never intended to stay in the job permanently.

Washington State Patrol said "40-45 plus" people were transported to hospitals but that none of the injuries were serious. They were traveling to perform in Friday's Apple Cup in Eastern Washington.