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Looking back on the life and legacy of sculptor Richard Serra
by Chloe Veltman
The great American sculptor died on Tuesday at his home in New York on the North Fork of Long Island. He was 85.
Life Kit host Marielle Segarra is really into 'Practical Magic'
by Marielle Segarra
NPR's Life Kit host Marielle Segarra is really into the 1998 movie "Practical Magic," which stars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as witch sisters in a small town.
Playing video games could boost brain function in children, suggests new study
NPR's Juana Summers talks to University of Vermont professor Bader Chaarani about why playing video games might actually have some positive effects on a child's cognition.
What movies should you watch this Halloween? A horror scholar shares her favorites
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with director Rebecka McEndry, who has a PhD in horror, about the best horror movies of the year.
Mortgage rates are now above 7% on average nationally
It's harder to afford a home than it's been in decades as a steep run-up in prices, both during the pandemic and interest rates now, hit buyers from both sides.
The U.S. economy rebounded in July, August and September
A new report on gross domestic product shows the U.S. economy rebounded in July, August and September after six months of negative growth. But the economy still faces challenges like high inflation.
Why you should talk to more strangers
Recent research by The Harvard Business School found that people with a mix of weak and strong social ties report higher levels of happiness and wellbeing.
Can the U.S. keep up with Ukraine's demand for weaponry?
The U.S. expects to be providing weaponry to Ukraine for months and even years to come. Defense officials are confident they can meet the demand, but there are real-world challenges.
What to know ahead of the World Series between Houston and Philadelphia
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Washington Post national baseball writer Chelsea Janes about the upcoming World Series.
Republicans recast drugs and fentanyl as a crime and border security problem
Ahead of the midterms, Republicans have recast the debate over drugs and fentanyl addiction as a crime and border security problem.
How voting patterns have changed since 2020, and how early voting is going in Georgia
A look at how voting patterns have changed since 2020, and how early voting is going so far in the key state of Georgia.
Journalist Katie Couric on her recent breast cancer diagnosis
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with journalist Katie Couric about her recent breast cancer diagnosis.