Intensely powerful Hurricane Lee will slow down over the ocean, forecasters say
It took just 24 hours for Lee's maximum sustained winds to rocket from 80 mph to 160 mph. Now the hurricane's intensity is fluctuating.
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I love saris — but I have never seen saris like these before
NPR correspondent Rhitu Chatterjee visited a hit London museum show called "The Offbeat Sari." It showed her how the garment has changed — and made her reflect on what the sari means to her.
Georgia panel recommended prosecutors seek charges against 39 people in Trump case
The special grand jury's report differs from the charges filed by the Fulton County DA, including recommending Sen. Lindsey Graham and former Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler face indictment.
Why beautiful sadness — in music, in art — evokes a special pleasure
People seek out art and music that combine sadness and beauty. Scientists and artists say there's good reason why we're drawn to it.
An American researcher is trapped deep inside a Turkish cave. Here's what to know
Mark Dickey, 40, was more than 3,400 feet deep inside a Turkish cave when he began to suffer from stomach bleeding. Dozens of cave rescuers have joined to transport him out of the cavern.
Charles Gayle, the fierce saxophonist who created his own path, has died at 84
In his horn, subway cars rumbled, buses hissed, traffic screeched and sirens howled. Homeless for more than a decade, Gayle was forever in conversation with the streets of New York.
Bucking his party, Chris Christie makes his case for 2024
Christie is still a Republican – after all, he's running for that party's presidential nomination. But his views on Ukraine, abortion and other issues put him out of step with many in the party.
Their house miraculously survived the wildfire, but no longer feels like home
It's unclear when water and power will be restored in Lahaina, but one family is working hard to ready their home for return anyway.
Hiromi: Tiny Desk Concert
The Japanese composer delivers a highly energetic and joyful Tiny Desk set.
Nicki Minaj paints hip-hop pink — and changes the game
The 2010 Nicki Minaj album Pink Friday brought vibrant new shades to hip-hop.