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She and her siblings had to make tea for and share food with every visitor. That did not make her happy. Today she has a different perspective. So she finally asked her mom: What made you so kind?

Nothing is simple in Mideast relations. Not even hummus. Lebanon, Israel and Palestinians are entangled over who owns the dish. Not even the title of world's largest hummus platter settled the matter.

The founder of the band Against Me! felt so conflicted about her gender growing up that she thought she was schizophrenic. Since transitioning, she's become more in touch with herself.

Daniel speaks with Lou Friedman in Santa Monica, California, where he has organized the 1997 International Conference on Mobile Planetary Robots. Some 150 space engineers from around the world are demonstrating the robots they hope tto send on the next space mission to Mars. (4:30) 9. Herb Caen - We remember legendary San Francisco newspaper columnist Herb Caen (Herb Cane), who died earlier today. He was 80 years old. (2:15) 10. Huey Newton - The play "A Huey P. Newton Story" opens in New York next week at the Joseph Papp Public Theater. The play, a one-man show based largely on the words of the former Black Panther leader, was created and performed by Roger G. Smith - an actor that has been in a variety of films, from 'Do The Right Thing' to 'Get On The Bus'. Daniel talks with Smith about the difficulty of creating a one-man show around a character who, though mesmerizing, was not an especially good orator. In fact, he was shy, he stuttered and had a rather high pitched voice.

Under the order, nobody would have to show proof that they received a coronavirus vaccine.

Cartoonist Garry Trudeau's latest book is Doonesbury.com's The Sandbox, a collection of blog posts by U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Trudeau says his goal was to provide a flavor of what life is like in those war zones.

President Trump proposed steep cuts to foreign aid and other programs in his budget for fiscal year 2021. The blueprint is expected to be declared dead on arrival in Congress.

Most low-income tenants who end up in court are extremely poor; many of them are women with children. With a lack of housing aid and limited legal help, they often lose their cases and face eviction.

With a dash of sci-fi, Colbert ended his CBS late-night show with a powerful musical sendoff featuring Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello and Jon Batiste.

Summer is short. Get outdoors. Enjoy the time away from it all. Gaze at the night sky. Swim in a lake or pond. Howl at the stars. And, of course, eat well.

A vote to create a new marijuana civil citation program in Leon County failed in a tie Tuesday. One of the commissioners dialed into the meeting and...

Reflecting the industry’s sagging fortunes, the Florida Citrus Commission is recommending a 22 percent spending cut.

A reminder from weekends on All Things Considered host Guy Raz that Round 9 of our Three-Minute Fiction, our writing contest where our listeners write an original short story, is now open. The story must be based on the following challenge from our judge Brad Meltzer: The story must revolve around a U.S. president, who can be fictional or real and that the short story has to be 600 words or less.

For the 30th anniversary of Dookie, Green Day is offering de-mastered singles: each individually crafted for the most mediocre sound quality at best.

Cleveland is trying to create a less car-centered city, against tough odds. But public transit and walkable neighborhoods can help solve two problems at once: climate change and fairness.

Los Angeles Police said Sunday that they had opened a homicide investigation after two bodies were found inside the couple's residence.

More than 3,000 students attend Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in the town of Parkland, Fla., where a shooting occurred on Wednesday. Broward Sheriff's Office says there are 14 victims — but it remains unclear if that means deaths, injuries or both.

Elon Musk has been in headlines for trying to buy Twitter, but one Harvard historian says his brand of capitalism goes back to his teen years and a particular reading of science fiction stories.

Download new music from EDM star Pretty Lights, Bon Iver side project The Shouting Matches, hip-hop recluse Quasimoto, teenage sensation Lorde and many more.

After last month's shooting of Stephon Clark, his neighbors are renewing calls to provide investment and opportunity to their Sacramento, Calif., community.

Delegates at the U.N. climate talks in Bali agree to a path that is expected to deliver a new climate treaty within two years. The document includes measures for preserving tropical rainforests and helping poor countries adapt to a green economy.

California regulators voted to reduce financial incentives for people considering rooftop solar. Climate activists worry that this will undercut greater adoption of solar in the state and nationwide.

GOP Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota says "a little bit of common sense" is needed to address the frustrations about a military spending bill in Congress right now.

With her first album, the British singer-songwriter gained fans and famous friends. Her second record, Blood, is infused with more intensity.

The state's transfer of 22 acres took place in February with minimal discussion and no mention of the appraised value of the land.