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Cowboy Cake is an example of American baking deliciousness born of hard times. When cowboys moved out West, they didn't bring hens with them. Instead of eggs, they "made do by cooking down raisins into a thick syrup that magically moistens and leavens the cake without eggs and with very little fat," says Anne Byrn, author of <em>American Cake.</em>

Make America Bake Again: A History Of Cake In The U.S.

From the waste-not ethos behind Angel Food Cake, to the science fads that sparked chocolate cake, American Cake tells a story of immigration and ingenuity.

Orlando Suffers Deadliest Mass Shooting In U.S. History

Most of the 50 people killed in Sunday's shooting at a nightclub still have not been publicly named. David Greene talks to NPR's Carrie Johnson and Tim Vargas of the GLBT Community Center of Orlando.

Do Elected Sheriffs Have Outsized Power In The U.S.?

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with researcher Brenda Choresi Carter and Supervisor Koran Saines of Loudon County, Va., about the role of elected sheriffs in local law enforcement.

Former GOP And Democratic Senators Comment On Politics In The U.S.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with former Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., and former Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., about the 2020 election and negotiations in Congress over the next coronavirus relief package.

A poster displayed during a news conference at the Department of Justice in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, shows two Chinese citizens suspected to be with the group APT 10 carrying out an extensive hacking campaign to steal data from U.S. companies. (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)

Why Intelligence Officials Say China Is Becoming The U.S.'s Biggest Security Threat

As U.S. intelligence warns that China is ramping up its espionage, we look at challenges spying poses to the U.S. in the new age of espionage.

Julian Assange can appeal his extradition to the U.S., a British court has ruled

The U.S. is hoping to extradite the WikiLeaks founder and try him for espionage. A court in London says Assange is free to appeal the extradition, the latest twist in years-long legal drama.

The U.S. confirms Ukraine fired long-range ATACMS into Russia for the 1st time

Ukraine has fired ATACMS into Russia, marking the first attack using the U.S.-made long-range missiles in 1,000 days of war.

Trump Says He Thinks U.S. And Mexican Officials Can Reach A Deal On Migrants

Mexican and U.S. negotiators are working out a deal to manage the surge of Central American migrants. President Trump says if talks fail, he will impose 5% tariffs on all goods coming from Mexico.

Venezuelan migrants are among those lining up to receive clothing, food and haircuts at the Church of the Holy Apostles in Manhattan earlier this month.

The U.S. admitted thousands of Venezuelan migrants. Many are now stuck in legal limbo

Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants have been released into the U.S. Now many are stuck in a complicated legal limbo: They're legally present for now, but unable to work lawfully.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends a summit in Beijing on Monday. He'll travel to Washington on Tuesday to meet with President Trump and discuss strategy for the fight against terrorism in Syria, which has divided the two countries.

Turkish Leader Visits Trump Looking For 'New Beginning' With U.S. Despite Obstacles

President Trump has shown warmth toward Turkey's authoritarian leader, but a military decision last week puts the two countries completely at odds.

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