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A wildfire of undetermined origin was burning in 52 acres alongside northbound Interstate 75 by mile marker 151 Saturday with smoke and flames visible from the freeway. By Sunday is was mostly contained

The history of male impersonation dates back thousands of years to the Tang Dynasty in China.

The histories and legacies of oppression, racism, and segregation still weigh heavily on the sport.

What do we know? What do they know? How much can we really know?

Is it possible for Miss America to evolve? And even if it does, has the public already moved on?

Around 7 million children received special education services under federal law — until the pandemic began.

From deepfakes to voice cloning, AI is making fraud more believable than ever.

In Georgia, the prosecution will deliver its rebuttal Tuesday in the case of the men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to law professor Ayesha Bell Hardaway.

The year has been filled with numerous political stories. How would you even go about ranking them? Our political team borrows the bracket idea from college basketball's tournament.

An English soccer player this week followed in his brother's footsteps by debuting for an elite German club. NPR looks at why so many sets of siblings make it to the highest levels in sport.

American Giant sources and makes most of its products in the U.S. Its CEO says tariffs on China were overdue, but he worries the wide range will cause confusion about the global textile supply chain.

The recent discovery of a 17th century map provides new insight into the life of William Shakespeare.

A mother was caught in a current while saving her son in Lake Michigan. When she couldn't get them closer to shore, a man appeared to help.

A network of churches in the Chicago area worked with a nonprofit to eliminate $5.3 million in medical debt belonging to 6,000 community members.

"How Do I Find You" is up for a Grammy for Best Classical Vocal Solo Album.

NPR's Michel Martin talks with 12-year-old sports journalist Pepper Persley about Wednesday night's Game 4 of the WNBA finals. Las Vegas leads the best-of-five series 2-1.

NPR's Mike Pesca reports on the resignation of Connecticut Gov. John Rowland, who was threatened with impeachment by the state legislature. His resignation, however, will not end a federal probe into state contracts he awarded and gifts he received while in office.

Twin Peaks co-creator Mark Frost reveals the final fates of several characters and ties up the show's narrative threads in a way that is as satisfying as The Return was mystifying.

Yahoo! Answers shut down Tuesday after nearly 16 years of inquiries from the internet's curious minds. As a final send-off, NPR gets to the bottom of some of these important questions.

The man accused of placing two pipe bombs in Washington on the eve of Jan. 6, 2021 told investigators someone needed to "speak up" for people who believed the 2020 election was stolen, prosecutors said Sunday.

All the singers in this U.K. choir have undergone laryngectomies — voice box removal — to treat cancer. Singing builds lung strength, and performing together builds confidence, choir members say.

China retaliated against the imposed U.S. tariffs with a hefty 125% tariff on U.S. goods. And, how people on college campuses feel about free speech since President Trump has been in office.

Bold union demands, bolstered by a tight labor market and frustration throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, are paying off in some sectors with significant raises for workers.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Norah O'Donnell about her new book, "We the Women," which chronicles the stories of the women who built America.

Just before her 30th birthday, Ellen Forney received a diagnosis that finally explained her super-charged highs and debilitating lows: bipolar disorder. In Marbles, a new graphic memoir, Forney recalls both the pain and the humor of her path to stability.