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In 2020, the Supreme Court struck down laws that allowed people in Louisiana and Oregon to be convicted even if two jurors voted not guilty. Despite the ruling, some of them may never get a new trial.

On Never Gets Late Here, Shenseea takes the scope of dancehall even higher. And, yet, the Jamaican singer tells NPR that she's already looking forward: “Just look out for new music. We’re not stopping."

At one of the toughest prisons in America, doubling up inmates in cells designed for solitary confinement can lead to violence, and for some who refuse a cellmate, handcuffs and chains.

Sharks are more sought-after than ever. Yet, recreational anglers have become increasingly irate toward these species, complaining that too many of them are eating their hooked catch. Meanwhile, the diving industry says they are more valuable alive than dead. In Part III of this three-part series, The Marjorie journeys across the state of Florida exploring a crucial question: Where do sharks fit into Florida’s future?

Zach Mack spent a year attempting to rescue his father from the depths of the conspiracy rabbit hole. Their family was forced to reckon with clashing realities, ideological divides and misinformation.

On the heels of a new memoir sharing the recipes of a rich cultural life, rap's first tour guide talks aging with the culture, seeing its influence all over, Basquiat's lasting legacy and gatekeeping.

Real estate investment trusts are landlords for thousands of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals. Some select the managers and keep close watch but deny blame for bad care.

A 515-mile pipeline is being placed through northern and central Florida. When it's completed, it will supply natural gas from the North and Midwest to…

The Super Bowl is at Hard Rock Stadium, but the real party is 15 miles south at Bayfront Park.That popular stretch of green space that abuts the bay is…

In recorded call, Trump pushed official to overturn Georgia vote totals. Tuesday's runoff in Georgia could flip control of the Senate. Plus, concerns the holidays will cause another COVID-19 spike.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former National Security Council official Kirsten Fontenrose and career diplomat Nicholas Burns about the foreign policy challenges facing the Biden administration.

Generations of listeners have celebrated the signature songs of the artist who died this week at 81. But Withers' greater catalog reveals a man who stuck to his beliefs in the face of the pop machine.

A ceasefire begins between Hamas and Israel. Progressive Democrats push the party to rethink their relationship with Israel. And, advocates are concerned for living conditions at migrant shelters.

The partially collapsed condo in Surfside has been demolished. The Taliban advance across Afghanistan as U.S. forces leave the country. A look inside the conference for top media and tech moguls.

What exactly is happening to nurses' backs when they move and lift patients? NPR's Daniel Zwerdling teamed with scientists for a high-tech look inside his own back as he tried the same maneuvers.

The Taliban still have no formal government in Afghanistan. Days after Hurricane Ida, rescue teams have difficulty reaching people. Texas Republicans pass a new bill restricting voting rights.

With more than 20 million streaming songs at our fingertips, is the idea of owning music becoming a thing of the past? Or are we redefining the connection between songs and listeners?

The Labor Department reports consumer prices data. The White House hosts a virtual global summit to discuss ransomware. The FDA allows a brand of e-cigarettes to stay on the market.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with commanding general of the Afghan Army, Gen. Sami Sadat, about U.S. troops being almost completely withdrawn from Afghanistan.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with New York Times writer Jazmine Hughes about the unique pop stardom Lil Nas X is creating for himself.

Russia says it's de-escalating its forces near Ukraine. Florida's House passes a bill banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The DOJ is suing Missouri over its controversial firearm law.

A video shows her chained inside a shed. It got nearly 2 billion clicks and has sparked a national debate over her identity, whether she is mentally ill — and whether she was trafficked as a bride.

At 16, Nicolas Montero is old enough to get vaccinated on his own in some parts of the country. But he had to try to get the jabs without his parents knowing, since they're opposed to the vaccine.

The U.S. could run out of cash to pay its bills by June 1. Hollywood writers are striking against the major studios. The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on Supreme Court ethics.

The PGA Tour has announced it's joining forces with Saudi-backed rival, LIV Golf. Since the announcement, the tour has come under fire for its decision.