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Pete Rose, all-time hits leader who was then banned from baseball, has died at 83
by Ailsa Chang
Baseball great Pete Rose has died. He's known as MLB's all-time hits leader, but was banned from the sport in 1989 for gambling. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with author Keith O'Brien about Rose’s legacy.
Latinos are Texas' largest ethnic group, but that doesn't equate to political power
by Ashley Lopez
Latinos are officially the largest ethnic group in Texas. But experts say this population growth is a long way from translating into more political power.
A legendary private collection of early blues music is out for everyone to hear
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Smithsonian curator John Troutman and blues musician Dom Flemons about the new folk music album, Playing for the Man at the Door.
How to navigate the rise in COVID cases this summer
by Pien Huang
COVID cases are up — but that doesn't mean what it used to mean. Experts explain how to navigate this summer's uptick and what to expect this fall.
Linda Caicedo: Colombia's team leader and perhaps the Women's World Cup breakout star
by Jorge Valencia
She's a cancer survivor and Colombia's brightest star in the Women's World Cup. Striker Linda Caicedo carries Colombia's hopes on her shoulders ahead of the quarter final match against England.
San Francisco's police, fire departments fret about push for more self-driving cars
by Dara Kerr
Self-driving car firms want California regulators to allow for more vehicles on San Francisco streets. Police and fire departments cite many times when autonomous vehicles botched rescue operations.
The political atmosphere of this year's state fair in Iowa
by Clay Masters
The Iowa State Fair is all about fun, food and frivolity. But every four years, it's also all about politics. Amid the tumultuous political environment, the fair takes a different tone in 2024.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here's how to watch
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
Videos by PragerU, a conservative media company, can be played in Florida classrooms
by Kerry Sheridan
Florida teachers are now able to use videos in class produced by the conservative online media company PragerU. Its founder admits indoctrination is its goal.
Wildfires continue in Maui: Thousands of displaced people will need housing
by Lauren Sommer
Hawaii's Gov. Josh Green says thousands of displaced people will need to be housed as firefighters continue to put out fires on Maui. The death toll stands at 55 and is expected to rise.
How Nicki Minaj took hip hop by storm in 2010
Nicki Minaj spent years hustling in the rap world before she even put out an album. Then in 2010, it all came together with a celebrated guest verse and a debut album that took hip hop by storm.
Johnny Hardwick of 'King of the Hill' dies at 64
Voice actor Johnny Hardwick, best known for his portrayal of Dale Gribble on King of the Hill, died at 64 years old.