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The nation's unemployment rate is at its the highest level since 1983. The jobless rate for February stands at 8.1 percent after employers slashed 651,000 jobs. Both figures were worse than what analysts had expected. Since the recession began in December 2007, the economy has lost 4.4 million jobs.

The last time the U.S. dollar sank to 100 yen was 1995. Melissa Block examines what else was going on at that time.

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.

Ginsburg became the first woman to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol.

Animal-behavior specialist Temple Grandin explains how her personal experiences with autism have in some ways enhanced her work — and shed new light on the way in which we communicate with animals.

Forecasters say Nigel could strengthen some more early Wednesday. However, it is expected to weaken on Thursday and Friday.

It's rare for a WNBA team to win two championships in a row — it's been over two decades since it last happened. Wednesday night the Las Vegas Aces secured bragging rights as back-to-back champs.

The news website MuckRock published complaints about the CIA cafeteria which came from a 2010 Freedom of Information Act request. Spies prefer individual ketchup packets to pump dispensers.

Cricket is one of the world’s most popular sports, with about 2.5 billion fans. Several of the U.S. team’s starting players are from other countries, including India, Pakistan and New Zealand.

Maker is the leading network for YouTube content creation. The Walt Disney Company will acquire it for $500 million.

A typical synth sells for less than $1000. Prince's, which is up for auction, could fetch as much as $25,000

When you were a teen, did you jump at the opportunity to get your license? If so, you're different from many young people these days.

Taco Bell and ice cream makers Salt & Straw are bringing back a version of the discontinued dessert taco. Choco Taco's owner Klondike says it plans to bring the original back, but it will take time.

A jury found Timothy Hale-Cusanelli guilty for breaching the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The trial included dramatic testimony secretly recorded by Hale-Cusanelli's former roommate.

With the presidency on the ballot this year, there are real fears of attempts by foreign powers to interfere in Florida’s election. Increasing election...

The country's top market watchdog has promised tougher scrutiny of virtual currencies, but we still don't know what will be unveiled.

State TV has long been Russians' top news source. Now it's becoming the only word of record, presenting stories of "surgical" attacks on Ukrainian nationalists and threats of anti-Russian bioweapons.

Sergio Massa surprised Sunday night by finishing on top in the first round of Argentina's presidential election, reflecting voters' wariness about handing the presidency to a right-wing populist.

The SS United States, a record-breaking 1950s ocean liner, may soon sail from Philadelphia to the Gulf. NPR explored this ship, a relic of the grand liners that once connected North America with Europe.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Israel's U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon about his country's strikes.

In a matter of a few years in the 1960s, Dick Van Dyke became a star on Broadway, television and the silver screen.

Hundreds of masked white nationalists marched in the nation's capital on July Fourth. Who were they and where does their funding come from?

Although medical costs will increase as the economy improves, the shift of expenses to workers by employers will help restrain the overall cost of care a little.

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: the show Sort Of, a helpful YouTube channel and more.

Cheney, who has spoken out clearly against former President Donald Trump, is down by 20 points in primary polls — and her approval ratings are in the tank among Wyoming Republicans.