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In France, a family reckons with World War II Allies' legacy of rape and murder
NewsIn 1944, as Allied troops celebrated D-Day victory, a French family experienced a trauma that would be felt for generations: a murder and sexual assault so traumatic they are only now coming to terms with it.
This county is the most religiously diverse in the U.S.
NewsThis stretch of New Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring, Maryland is so packed with houses of worship, it's been called the Embassy Row of Religions. But locals know it as the Highway to Heaven.
Opinion: Uranus was having a bad hair day. Hey, it was the '80s!
NewsScientists are reconsidering old information about Uranus. NPR's Scott Simon explains the problem with photos taken of the planet 38 years ago.
Opinion: Witnessing my daughters' first votes was a moment to remember
NewsNPR's Scott Simon accompanied his daughters to the polls, as they voted in their first presidential election.
Foreign influence efforts reached a fever pitch during the 2024 elections
NewsWhile some fake videos made by actors with Russian ties received millions of views, researchers say there's so far no indication that these efforts swayed U.S. election results.
With Trump's win, Elon Musk stands to benefit
NewsThe billionaire businessman has spent weeks campaigning relentlessly for Donald Trump. That dedication could lead to major benefits for him and his companies.
An influencer thought someone dropping off ballots was ‘suspect.’ It was the postman
NewsEven before Election Day, unsubstantiated rumors about voter fraud are beginning to focus on specific public servants and voters, leading to harassment and threats.
The Lehigh Valley has changed drastically. Now, it could swing Pennsylvania
NewsVice President Harris is in Allentown, Pennsylvania on Sunday — a key part of a key state. The Lehigh Valley with its purple politics, economic history and demographic shifts could swing it all.
Sikhs march across California urging protections against threats from India on U.S. soil
NewsSikh activists marched 350 miles across California in October to mark the 40th anniversary of a massacre and call for protections from what they say is a growing threat from the Indian government.
Opinion: Don't get 'river-crabbed!' How China is cracking down on punny dissent
NewsChina's government is censoring puns and wordplay on-line. NPR's Scott Simon explains why double meanings are a problem for Beijing.
At a historic cemetery in the South, a Dia de los Muertos festival takes root
NewsAt a historic Southern cemetery, a Mexican tradition has found a home.
Broadway stars campaign to get out the vote
NewsThe new nonprofit Broadway Votes is corralling musical theater celebrities to help with the effort both both on stage and online.<br>
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