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Written in the thick of WWII, Aaron Copland's piece seems to have hope woven between its notes. Mandalit del Barco asks why so many who hear it, from presidents to prog rockers, are still so moved.

Large algae blooms in lakes and rivers have become an annual warm weather headache in nearly every U.S. state, endangering water supplies and local economies. A new competition hopes to help.

Washington Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers is the highest-ranking Republican woman in Congress. She's facing a tough re-election battle, as many GOP women plan to leave the House already.

LeBron James announced earlier this week he’s leaving his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers for the second time, looking for greener pastures with the 16-time NBA champion L.A. Lakers. In 2010, James’ first departure for Miami shook both Cleveland’s economy and its psyche, but some Clevelanders have more hope for their city this time around. East 4th Street Nick Kostis has been doing business in Cleveland for more than 40 years.

The American struggle to curb opioid addiction could become collateral damage in President Donald Trump’s showdown on trade. Trade tensions with allies...

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Philip Schrag, professor at Georgetown Law, about what hurdles Central American migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. face in this moment.

Brick transfers heat to dough more slowly than steel, allowing both crust and toppings to simultaneously reach perfection. In a home oven, that balance is elusive — but you might be able to get close.

More military members are marrying each other. That presents challenges to dual-career families who must deal with the impact deployments have on childcare.

Rep. Ted Lieu and others have called for an investigation into the U.S. role in airstrikes on civilians in Yemen. David Greene talks to Human Rights Watch's Kristine Beckerle about who is accountable.

Noel King talks to Reid Epstein — a reporter with The Wall Street Journal — about whether pro-gun Democrats can win elections in 2018. How valuable is an NRA endorsement in 2018?