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One aardvark died and several meerkats were missing after the blaze broke out Saturday. Several members of the zoo staff were treated for smoke inhalation after coming to the rescue of the animals.

In the latest NPR Politics Podcast, we explain why Democrats and Republicans are feeling so differently about the inevitable talk of politics during the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Iowa caucuses, closely watched during presidential election years, have more of a local focus during midterm election years but aren't totally devoid of presidential chatter.

The world was moved by a viral photo of the 7-year-old girl, whose body was found on a trash heap in January.

Stevens says that getting rid of the "relic of the 18th century" would weaken the NRA. The opinion goes further than most gun control advocates.

Teachers have rejected a pay raise passed by the state legislature last week, saying it doesn't go far enough in addressing deep cuts in education in recent years.

New surveys indicate consumers are feeling better. Consumer confidence is the highest in more than 5 years. The highest since the Great Recession. The…

Pop, rock, jazz, blues...the styles are different, but most of the instruments are pretty predictable. Guitar, drums, organ, keyboards, various winds.…

While mass-market toy retailers are struggling to boost sales and maintain profits this holiday season, specialty toy shops report the opposite.…

"Today is a great victory for pregnancy care centers," Gov. Eric Greitens said after lawmakers approved the legislation.