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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.
'Latkes Con Salsa' melds Hanukkah favorites with Latin rhythms
by Maayan Silver
It's a musical way to celebrate Hanukkah. Latkes Con Salsa — a Milwaukee project — mixes traditional Jewish melodies with Latin rhythms like bomba, salsa and merengue.
Local radio host combines arcade music and classical
by Alexander Gonzalez
A new 24/7 web stream on a classical music radio network combines video game music with classical.
Unemployment down as UAW and Hollywood actors return from strikes
by Scott Horsley
U.S. employers added 199,000 jobs in November, as the unemployment rate fell to 3.7%. The resolution of the UAW and Hollywood actors' strikes helped to boost those numbers.
After a disastrous testimony, three college presidents face calls to resign
by Sequoia Carrillo
On Wednesday, the presidents of Harvard, MIT and the University of Pennsylvania testified before the House on antisemitism on college campuses. All three are facing calls to resign.
To mark Nicki Minaj's first album in 5 years, a look at the Queen of Rap's legacy
Rapper Nicki Minaj put out her first album in five years Friday. Her legacy as the best-selling female rapper of all time includes 132 chart entries on the Hot 100.
Facing a looming budget crisis, Houston voters will choose a new mayor Saturday
by Andrew Schneider
Houston voters will choose their next mayor Saturday in a runoff election between Texas State Sen. John Whitmire and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.
Hunter Biden has been indicted on federal tax charges
A federal grand jury in the Central District of California returned the indictment charging the president's son with three felony tax offenses and six misdemeanor tax offenses.
Chinese cities are turning quarantine centers into affordable housing for workers
by Emily Feng
Chinese cities are turning quarantine centers built during the pandemic into affordable housing units for young workers — an attempt to help those who struggle in the current economic slowdown.
The LeeVees kick off Hanukkah with a special Tiny Desk performance
The LeeVees came to NPR's Tiny Desk for a special performance of songs from their holiday album Hanukkah Rocks.
What Elon Musk's involvement in politics means for the world
Elon Musk has developed breakthrough tech companies and made himself a figure in global politics. Could his erratic behavior undermine those successes?