Mexican Archaeologists Discover Pre-Hispanic Temple of 'The Flayed Lord'
Stone carvings dating back 1,000 years suggest gruesome rituals tied to beliefs about fertility and long life.
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Tell Us: How Is The Government Shutdown Touching Your Life?
The partial government shutdown is rippling beyond federal workers and contractors. If you are seeing effects of the shutdown in your life, work or travel, we want to hear your story.
How A Memphis Food Hall Is Transforming Refugee Lives And The Community
At a time when refugees are feeling less welcome than ever in the U.S., a group of them have built new lives in a Southern city by sharing their food and culture with locals.
Encore: The History Of Government Shutdowns In The U.S.
Earlier this year, when a different shutdown loomed in January, NPR's Ron Elving provided a history lesson on government shutdowns. As the partial shutdown continues, we revisit those of the past.
How Sen. Orrin Hatch Shaped America's Health Care In Controversial Ways
Republican Orrin Hatch is leaving the Senate after 42 years. He led bipartisan efforts to get health care for more kids and AIDS patients. He also thrived on donations from the drug industry.
For A Boy From Cuba, A Stranger's Crucifix Was A Symbol Of Kindness
As part of the series "What They Took with Them," Jose Linares tells of a crucifix that reminds him of his childhood flight from Castro's Cuba to the U.S.
Some Japanese-Americans Wrongfully Imprisoned During WWII Oppose Census Question
In the 1940s, the U.S. government used census data to locate and wrongfully incarcerate Japanese-Americans. Some are now speaking out against plans to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census.
A Beautiful Gold Ring Lost, A Friendship Rekindled
If you had to evacuate your home at a moment's notice, what would you take with you? When teenaged Sarah Frey was sent to the U.S. to escape unrest in the Dominican Republic, she took a ring with her.
Grandmother's Rosary Is An Anchor To Family Around The World
NPR's Isabel Lara lived close to the World Trade Center and after Sept. 11, she wasn't allowed to return home for a week. The only thing she could think about was one thing she left behind: a rosary.