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Fort Monroe in Virginia is the site where the first enslaved Africans arrived in English North America in 1619. Back then it was called Point Comfort. Commemoration events will be held this weekend.

The recent impeachment of President Trump has resulted in a spike in visitors to the Tennessee home of the first president to be impeached: Andrew Johnson.

In the U.S., front-line health care workers are likely first in line to get immunized with a COVID-19 vaccine. But what about the rest of us? Here's what we know so far.

The group that suffered the largest drop in life expectancy was Black males — a decline of three years. Hispanic males also saw a large decrease, with a decline of 2.4 years.

Amazon workers in Minnesota are planning a six-hour strike on Monday to coincide with the first day of retailer's summer sale event, Amazon Prime Day.

All except three members of the House voted for new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea. Rep. John Duncan was one of them. He talks to NPR's Scott Simon about his vote.

Roberta McCain was key to the character her son displayed during a life of service. McCain's wife Cindy called her a wonderful mother-in-law, role model and friend.

The singer-songwriter born Josh Tillman discusses his new album, I Love You, Honeybear, and describes the challenge of writing honestly about love and intimacy.

A grand jury accuses Edwards of using presidential campaign funds to support his mistress and their child. Edwards concedes he did wrong, but says he did not break the law.

Kerry became the first U.S. secretary of state to visit Somalia. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud called the visit "a great moment" for his country.