Archaeologist uncovers George Washington's 250-year-old stash of cherries
While excavating the cellar of President Washington's home at Mount Vernon, Va., an archaeologist found two glass jars poking out of the dirt. They hold 250-year-old preserved cherries.
Books To Share With Kids During Tough Times
Even without the pandemic, life's toughest challenges are hard to explain to a child. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with author Matt de la Peña about children's books that may give parents a little help.
Back To The Beginning Of The Coronavirus Pandemic
One year ago on Thursday, China notified the World Health Organization that it had discovered a new coronavirus circulating in Wuhan. NPR discusses what happened after that.
Coronavirus Pandemic Put A Halt On Plans To Tackle America's Opioid Crisis
The pandemic interrupted what was expected to be a year of reckoning for drug companies tangled up in the opioid crisis. Many communities are left waiting as lawsuits remain on hold.
Latest Pandemic Relief Package Includes Help For Cultural Venues
The $900 billion coronavirus relief bill sets aside $15 billion for arts funding. It's a lifeline for music venues, museums and theaters that were hit hard by the pandemic.
Dubsmash Creators Of Color Say They Deserve Credit — And Money — On TikTok
A battle is being fought over who owns viral dance moves on Internet video apps. Black and Brown creators on Dubsmash say TikTok creators are profiting off their dance moves.
Coronavirus Pandemic Affects Traditional Tamale Season On U.S.-Mexico Border
It's a tamale season. Nowhere is the holiday tradition more beloved than along the southern border. But this year the pandemic is affecting who makes tamales and how people get them in Texas.
What We've Lost: Milestones
NPR honors milestones — the pins people use to map out their lives and mark their accomplishments — that were lost this year due to the pandemic.
Efforts To Help Absentee Voters Drove Down Mail-In Ballot Rejection Rates
More than a half-million mail-in ballots were rejected in this year's primaries due to mistakes and missed deadlines. Officials feared many more would be rejected in November, but that did not happen.
Reddit Acquires Dubsmash, TikTok's Fast-Growing Alternative
Message board Reddit has acquired video-sharing app Dubsmash, a fast-growing rival to TikTok. A major part of its appeal is showcasing mostly Black creators who say it's more welcoming than TikTok.
Boston Celtics Legend K.C. Jones Dies At 88
Boston Celtics player and coach K.C. Jones has died at age 88. NPR remembers his understated manner and how he let the players have the limelight.