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Academy Award-winning actress Dame Maggie Smith dies at 89
by Leila Fadel
Smith's seven-decade stage and screen career included many beloved roles, from "Harry Potter" Professor Minerva McGonagall, to Dowager Countess Violet Crawley in "Downton Abbey."
After 20 years, examining the mixed legacy of the Department of Homeland Security
Two decades after Congress authorized the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, there's growing concern about whether DHS is doing enough to combat domestic violent extremism.
Closing arguments resume in the Oath Keepers Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy trial
Jurors continue to hear closing arguments in the trial of Steward Rhodes and four other members of the far-right militia, charged with seditious conspiracy for their role in the Jan. 6 attack.
Brooklyn Public Library reveals the list of its most borrowed books
To celebrate its 125th anniversary, librarians at the Brooklyn Public Library counted down the 125 most borrowed books in the library's history.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of 'Free To Be... You and Me'
by Deena Prichep
In 1972, the children's album Free To Be... You And Me debuted, featuring stories and songs that celebrated tolerance, individuality and gender neutrality. Fifty years later, what is its legacy?
Coal mining is a dangerous job. In Afghanistan, kids often do much of the work
by Arezou Rezvani
As the Taliban government steps up its coal exports to resuscitate a shattered economy, miners are working harder than ever. In Afghanistan, it's often kids who do some of the most grueling work.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she'll end her run as the top House Democrat
by Claudia Grisales
Nancy Pelosi's decision marks the end of an era for Democrats, and triggers a search for a new generation of leadership for her caucus.
Remembering Sen. Robert F. Kennedy who would have turned 97 this weekend
by Jud Esty-Kendall
In this week's StoryCorps, memories of Robert Kennedy's assassination from the busboy who cradled the senator the night he was shot in 1968.
State of emergency for parts of western New York is declared ahead of a major storm
by Emyle Watkins
A winter storm pummeling the region around Buffalo, could bring five feet of snow in coming days. It is expected to be among the most severe storms to hit the region.
Biden administration moves to shield the Saudi crown prince in journalist's killing
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Ellen Knickmeyer of The Associated Press about the administration's attempt to shield Saudi Arabia's leader from a lawsuit over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Congress has gotten involved in the Ticketmaster-Taylor Swift fiasco
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Anne Steele of The Wall Street Journal about Ticketmaster bungling the ticket release for Swift's new tour. Questions are raised about the company's grip on the industry.
News brief: Twitter resignations, who will replace Pelosi?, Ticketmaster criticism
There are mass resignations at Twitter after Musk's ultimatum. Pelosi's historic leadership will end — who's lining up to succeed her? Congress is involved in the Ticketmaster-Taylor Swift fiasco.