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An exhibit at the Huntington Library shows visitors how famed science fiction writer Octavia Butler created a career for herself in a genre that had few women and even fewer African-Americans.

The Lucasfilm president was handpicked by George Lucas to take over his company and the franchise. She's aware that all her film mentors have been men; "I need to bring other women along," she says.

Though often associated with the Vietnam War, Buffalo Springfield's signature song was inspired by a confrontation back home, which erupted on a few famous blocks in Los Angeles.

Monday night's MTV Video Music Awards telecast brought viewers lots of Taylor Swift and Missy Elliott, not to mention Lizzo, Normani, Lil Nas X, Rosalía and more.

There are some new-comers on the music scene, and our NPR Music member stations have curated a list of some highlights for your playlists.

Her employer offered only a high-deductible health plan; that meant she'd have to pay up to $6,000 out of pocket each year. Advocates for patients say this sort of underinsurance is snatching lives.

China reportedly needs 4 million donkey hides a year for the traditional medicine ejiao. They're importing hides from poor countries — and dealing a blow to people whose livelihood depends on donkeys.

President Biden's popularity has crumbled since he first took office. A trip to Michigan's 7th Congressional District — one of the most competitive in the country — is a window into why.

Columbus City Council will consider putting a citizen-led change on the ballot this November at its Monday meeting. Alongside that, council is putting forth what it call "complimentary" proposals to the Our City Our Say petition.

Democratic Senate candidate Tim Ryan raised a lot of eyebrows last week when he came out against President Biden's plan to forgive part of student loan debt of millions of Americans. Ryan is trying to appeal to independents and Republicans, but in the process, he seems to be alienating many loyal Democratic voters.