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Pence is a bridge between Trump and evangelicals and social conservatives, reshaping the president's bombast into language more palatable to the Republican mainstream.

Billie Eilish used some of her signature video magic to perform in front of the Tiny Desk from the comfort of her own home.

The environmental activist and consumer advocate takes a brutally honest look at how mismanagement, chemical spills, mishandling of toxic waste, and even fake studies have damaged U.S. water systems.

Lena and Joe Crandell, church volunteers who live outside of Tucson, Ariz., talk about what's been keeping them up at night, and why their concerns will translate into votes for President Trump.

This week's GOP convention is giving America a nightly view of the current Republican Party, under complete command of President Trump.

Voters react to first lady Melania Trump and other speakers after the second night of the Republican National Convention. Wednesday night's keynote speaker will be Vice President Mike Pence.

Melania Trump spoke from the White House, addressing the pandemic and racial unrest. Her appearance was one of several moments raising ethical concerns during the second night of the RNC.

The CDC says to avoid touching your face — that seems to include licking your fingers. Facing complaints, KFC dropped the slogan for now. Packaging blurs the words finger and lickin'.

New bands still sound like Pylon and beloved bands still like them better than themselves. Ahead of a catalog reissue, its three remaining members discuss how it feels to last forever.

Johnson's chilly, uneasy novel follows two sisters in the wake of an unnamed "something" that happened. Critic Annalisa Quinn says it's slighter than Johnson's previous work, but genuinely surprising.

Two of the biggest items include: Biggie Smalls signed crown from his "King of New York" photo shoot — his last ever. And 22 love letters written by Tupac Shakur to his childhood sweetheart.

Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth said at least one person opened fire with a long gun around midnight. Beth said both the shooter and one person killed were white males.

The sci-fi thriller Tenet was originally slated to open in July, but the studio repeatedly rescheduled the film's release while the coronavirus pandemic shuttered cinemas around the globe.

Phil Yu, curator of the Angry Asian Man blog, has released a new podcast called All The Asians On Star Trek. He plans to interview every Asian who has ever appeared on Star Trek.

First lady Melania Trump addresses the GOP convention. The third night of protests in Kenosha, Wis., turns deadly. And, Hurricane Laura grows stronger as it approaches the Texas-Louisiana border.

Some evangelical voters had misgivings about President Trump ahead of the 2016 election. Four years later at the Republican National Convention, many say those doubts are gone.

The Kenosha County sheriff says that three protesters were shot Tuesday night, and that two people have died. Sunday's shooting of a Black man became a flashpoint for police brutality.

While many colleges are online this semester, more than 20% of four-year schools are primarily in-person. More positive COVID-19 cases are emerging as students move back and socialize.

A popular podcast in the Netherlands is showing the Dutch how to face their country's colonial and slave-trading past as lawmakers push for a national apology and reparations.

NPR's Steve Inskeept speaks with Democratic consultant and commentator Paul Begala about the Republican National Convention and President Trump's reelection campaign.

Laura is churning through the Gulf of Mexico and forecast to be a major hurricane. In Galveston and other areas, residents were ordered to evacuate. Some say they'll stay behind and hope for the best.

In Perry County, Ala., nurse Ashley Moore brings joy to residents with her beautiful singing. It's a bright spot during an otherwise bleak coronavirus time.

On Aug. 26, 1970, Jimi Hendrix opened his legendary studios New York City. He died just three weeks later before he could see its success, decline and rebirth as a palace of hits.

The spread of COVID-19, the ensuing economic crisis and the reckoning around social injustice has made 2020 a year like none other. NPR wanted to know how these events might shape political choices.

Young athletes — especially girls — can struggle with a breathing problem that appears to be asthma. The real cause of the problem is in the vocal cords.