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In an interview with NPR, memoirist Azar Nafisi reflects on the enduring power of literature.

VR dance lesson apps like Dance Guru and Trip the Light offer a judgment-free way to learn partner dancing.

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was a 52-year-old Mexican national who worked in construction for more than three decades. The father of three was shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents after they attempted to pull him over.

The disability community has long worried about what would happen if special education oversight moved from the Education Department to another agency. Now, those moves are becoming more real.

Kalshi says it has blocked "dozens" of trades from campaign insiders, but experts say the company's approach leaves lots of potential loopholes. NPR has found at least one trade that slipped through.

Congo Square in New Orleans was one of the only places where, in the 18th and 19th centuries, enslaved Africans could gather. That legacy continues to shape the New Orleans — and its unique sound.

As America turns 250, voters from our Swing Shift project talk about the state of the country. Their views ranged from "uncertain" and "concerned" to "excited" and "cautiously optimistic."

On the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn, Native American youth gathered at the site of the battle to mark the historic victory and celebrate the resilience of their culture.

A marrying couple are more likely than ever to ask a friend to officiate their wedding. Here's how to handle this high-stakes assignment.

America's 250th birthday has brought more events and new crowds for Revolutionary reenactors and interpreters. They say Washington's life holds important lessons for our current political divide.