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NPR's research team dug back through our archives for our coverage of Jan. 1, 1973, the day the United Kingdom joined the European Economic Community — what would later become the European Union.

Tim Duncan says he is retiring from the San Antonio Spurs after 19 seasons with the franchise. He helped the team win five NBA titles.

Arizona is getting so hot during the summer days, one construction site in Phoenix has had to redefine "nightlife" and pour concrete at 1 a.m.

Beer and polka — that's a longstanding combination in Milwaukee. And enjoying it in a city park is what people do on a summer evening. We hear from visitors to Picnic Shelter No. 1 in Whitnall Park.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., had demanded proof that Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who retired last week, was included on a list of more than 1,000 officers submitted to the White House for promotion.

Gov. Henry McMaster's order will go into effect Saturday night. The governor says it targets young people, who account for nearly 1 in 4 of the state's coronavirus cases.

Democrats filled a movie theater in Maricopa County. The state elected a Democrat to the Senate last year, raising hopes to make it competitive in 2020.

Airlines, which have been counting on aid from Congress, were hit hard. Tech shares, which have been among the top gainers this year, also posted losses.

More than 1 million people went through checkpoints at U.S. airports on each of the past two days. That's down considerably from a year ago, but still an increase over typical pandemic travel levels.

New claims for state unemployment benefits dipped last week but remained high, showcasing the economic challenges facing President Biden.