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Eugene Levy's career has ranged from the witty improv of such movies as Best in Show to the low comedy of American Pie and, most recently, Madea's Witness Protection. Levy talked to NPR's Scott Simon about his comedy origins and what unites his varied roles.

The European Union welcomes 10 new members at a summit in Copenhagen. The agenda is crowded, including debate about financing the expansion and whether Turkey, with its new Islamist government, will ever be allowed to join. NPR's Nick Spicer reports.

Greta Gerwig makes her solo-directing debut with an autobiographical movie called Lady Bird, a comedy that follows a teenager in her senior year of high school. The story is loosely based on Gerwig's life.

Afghan women's rights activists plead with their male classmates to stay home as the Taliban reopen colleges and high schools — for men and boys only.

More than a year after a failed military coup against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, hundreds of Turks are seeking refuge in Greece — despite long rivalries between the two nations.

President Trump is easing some of his tariffs on the U.S. auto industry. But what will the overall impact of these economic policies mean for the nation's biggest carmakers? Ford Motor CEO weighs in.

Veterans and others express outrage as the Trump administration ends special protective status for Afghans who had relocated to the U.S.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to actor and comedian Brian Jordan Alvarez about his silly video turned viral musical sensation: Sitting

A majority of baby boomers say they want to stay in their homes as they get older. There are more physical and social supports to help with that goal. It could have effects for the housing market.

When new to a big, international city, what's the best way to meet people? In Rio de Janeiro, it involves sitting on a low-slung wall.