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You'd think the sign in front of dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov's arts center would have his name in lights — but actually, you can barely see it. He says what happens inside is way more important.

Mark Lacy, an audience member in the VIP section at the Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, witnessed the shooting at close range, and he even stood next to someone shot in the head. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Lacy, who stayed on the scene well into the early morning hours helping the injured.

The hosts of the Throughline podcast bring us the story of how a presidential assassination gave rise to the modern federal civil service.

The list includes the first woman to serve as chief of staff. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to author and reporter Annie Karni about how President-elect Donald Trump may engage women for prominent roles.

Here's a look at some recent difficulties with previous presidential Cabinet picks and some of the criticism for Trump's current slate.

President Biden has pardoned his son Hunter Biden, who he says was "selectively and unfairly prosecuted." And, a look into whether real or fake Christmas trees are better for the environment.

In an extraordinary operation, federal agents descended upon the mayor's home early Thursday morning.

Yahya Sinwar is widely considered to have been the mastermind behind Hamas’ cross-border assault on Israel a year ago.

NPR's Michel Martin speak with author Sebastian Abbot about his book, The Away Game, The Epic Search for Soccer's Next Superstars.

David Greene talks to El Paso-based reporter Monica Ortiz Uribe about the recent surge of migrants crossing into Texas, and the challenges in addressing a growing humanitarian crisis.

South Korea's acting president has been impeached less than a month after the impeachment of his predecessor, Yoon Suk Yeol, for imposing martial law. And, how'd the "Beyoncé Bowl" do on Netflix?

An international team found a creative solution to help keep Ukraine's lights on amidst Russian attacks. That same solution could help everyone from the military to commercial pilots.

Halloween is now a multi-billion dollar industry. The holiday traces its roots back about 2,000 years to the Irish countryside and a spiritual celebration known as Samhain.

Hidden -- though not effectively -- in a lawsuit against Tiktok, there are accusations that company executives have deceived the public about the social media app's effects on young people.

In his first interview since thousands of subreddits went dark in protest, Huffman said he is not going to reverse his plan to start charging for outside access to Reddit data.

The General Services Administration plans to cut its budget in half and ramp up monitoring of staff. And, Elon Musk could help propel a NASA Mars program — or delay it for another generation.

Moss Appreciation Week is packed with events both scientific... and also silly. Moss walks, moss talks, moss movies, crafting moss-themed Valentines, and a "gastropod derby" with snails and slugs (for whom moss is a nice moist microclimate).

Trump will deliver a speech to Congress tonight, during which he is expected to discuss steps he has taken to further his agenda since taking office. And, Canada and China retaliate against tariffs.

FEMA has cut employees and is now halting efforts to improve building codes. And, Israel says one of the bodies Hamas returned does not belong to any known hostage.

Earlier this year, tens of thousands of Democratic primary voters cast ballots marked "uncommitted" in protest of Biden's policy on Israel and Gaza. So how are those voters feeling now, with Harris?

Apps like ReelShort, FlickReels and DramaBox offer short clips that add up to movie-length stories. Plus, they're filmed vertically, so you can follow the twisty plotlines without turning your phone.

Collective prayers and struggles are core to Islam's Hajj, but heat took a toll this year: many died and thousands sought treatment for heat exhaustion.

Meza Malonga, a restaurant in Rwanda's capital Kigali, serves innovative Afro-fusion cuisine. Chef Dieuvel Malonga opened it in 2020, after years of working in high-end European restaurants.

Trump and Jordan's King Abdullah will meet to discuss Gaza's future. And, a deep dive into U.S. reading and math scores — and what schools can do about them.

With the biggest captive audience of his career, Lamar's performance conjures a medley of hits that spans his 15-year discography, and featured R&B star SZA as a special guest.