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For Guitarricadelafuente, looking back on the traditions of his grandparents' tiny village in Aragon is a way of reconstructing a home and identity that he can actually make sense of.

Music & Culture

Drawing on folk traditions, Spanish musician Guitarricadelafuente bridges generations

12:02pm October 22, 2022

by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

Spanish musician Guitarricadelafuente discusses the making of his debut album, La Cantera, and the mix of both the ancient and the modern that's essential to his sound.

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A car passes by the Town of Atherton city limits sign July 12, 2005, in Atherton, Calif.

National

A car was found buried at a California estate once owned by a man convicted of murder

10:06am October 22, 2022

by Halisia Hubbard

Police are investigating after landscapers discovered a car contained unused bags of concrete buried in the yard of a 1.63-acre estate in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Most robots have not generally been equipped for the task of folding clothes. But an international group of researchers say their new method could change that — or at least speed up the process. Their robot is seen here in multiple exposures.

The fastest ever laundry-folding robot is here. And it's likely still slower than you

9:46am October 22, 2022

by Rachel Treisman

Researchers and companies have tried over the years to automate the chore with limited success. Using a brand new method, researchers have taught a robot to fold a record 30-40 garments per hour.

Pumpkins are pictured in a field in Germany.

Arts

Opinion: Yes, I am basic

8:31am October 22, 2022

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon is an unabashed, unreformed, unapologetic lover of pumpkin spice. He knows his ardor is not universal. He does not care.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, looks over as Chinese Premier Li Keqiang raises his hand to vote at the closing ceremony of the 20th National Congress of China's ruling Communist Party in Beijing on Saturday.

World News

China's Communist Party moves to solidify Xi Jinping's power in leadership shuffle

8:21am October 22, 2022

by Emily Feng

Two notable members were removed from the upper leadership ranks. The congress also approved the addition of new wording to the party charter that cements Xi's role as the so-called core of the party.

With 400 to 500 customers a day at his restaurant, including many Kashmiris, Bhat of Tibet says the food "has bonded us together." He's holding one of his signature momo dumplings.

Precious memories: 8 refugees share the things they brought to remind them of home

8:10am October 22, 2022

by NPR Special Report

If you had to leave your home, you'd bring essential items for survival. But if you could take one sentimental object, what would it be? We asked refugees from Ukraine, Afghanistan, Honduras and more.

The major parties are in a race for the midterms and spending a lot of money to woo voters.

We asked 2 political strategists to review midterm ads. Here's what they told us

7:00am October 22, 2022

by Michael Levitt

Ad spending this election season is estimated at nearly $10 billion, surpassing even the 2020 presidential election. We look at two ads and what's at stake these midterms.

Yesenia Monisvais speaks to a member of LUPE as they canvass in San Juan, Texas, on Oct. 4.

In Texas, Democrats and Republicans are trying to win over Latino swing voters

5:43pm October 21, 2022

by Ashley Lopez

Latino voters are sought-after swing voters, and Democrats and Republicans are spending a lot to win them over. In states such as Texas, Latino voters could change the outcome of midterm elections.

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Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson is among the contenders bidding to succeed Prime Minister Liz Truss.

World News

Here are the candidates for the next U.K. leader. Yes, Boris Johnson is one of them

5:40pm October 21, 2022

by Willem Marx

Following the resignation of Liz Truss as Britain's fourth prime minister in a little over six years, her Conservative Party — in power since 2010 — is racing to select a replacement.

A photo of then-President Donald Trump in the Oval Office as he returns from speaking on the Ellipse on Jan. 6, 2021, is seen as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol holds a hearing on Oct. 13.

Politics & Government

Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Trump

5:34pm October 21, 2022

by Washington Desk

The subpoena requires the former president to produce documents by Nov. 4 and to appear for testimony on or about Nov. 14.