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Sen. Barack Obama made history last night as the first black man to lead a major party's bid for the White House. An emotional day included speeches by former President Bill Clinton, vice presidential candidate Joe Biden and a relinquishing of delegates by former candidate Hillary Clinton. Host Michel Martin gives an update from Denver.

The disappointing numbers come amid dropping property sales, weak exports and a stagnant retail environment in the world's second-biggest economy.

Kathy Lloyd of Pittsfield, Mass., submitted this Tomato Pie recipe in NPR's "How Low Can You Go" family supper challenge. She says it was her favorite dish growing up and she always asked for it for her birthday. The key? Fresh tomatoes and the gooey crust.

President Obama tapped federal appeals judge Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court on Tuesday. She would be the first Hispanic justice and the third female justice. If confirmed by the Senate, Sotomayor, 54, would succeed retiring Justice David Souter.

Berwyn Heights Mayor Cheye Calvo was having a normal day when his home was raided by Prince Georges County Police in a Maryland suburb of Washington, D.C. Calvo's two dogs were killed in the raid. Calvo is now lobbying the Maryland State Legislature for stricter rules on police raids. He explains his efforts, and how life has changed since the incident.

To see the extent to which the Republican political calendar and Donald Trump's legal calendar are intertwined, it's helpful to see them laid out together.

In this intense performance, you can feel the singer and poet's passion in every sharp, thoughtful, powerful, provocative word.

Hip-hop's otherworldly lot touches down on Bob Boilen's desk for some Afrofuturistic mind travel.

Gov. Mitch Daniels put his state's finances in order just as other states headed for trouble. Now, some Republicans are promoting him as a possible presidential candidate.

Nintendo of America confirmed that Charles Martinet will now serve in the role of "Mario Ambassador," traveling around the world to promote the beloved plumber and perform Nintendo character voices.