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USWNT soccer star Carli Lloyd was invited to play in an NFL preseason game after nailing a 55-yard field goal during a Philadelphia Eagles practice.

Man Kaur has earned dozens of gold medals in the 100-plus category (although often she is the only competitor in that bracket). How's she doing at 103?

Emmett Till's 1955 lynching propelled the civil rights movement, but telling his story underscores a reluctance for some in Mississippi "to come to grips with its history of racial brutality."

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Delano Franklin from the Harvard Crimson about an incoming freshman from Lebanon who was intercepted at Boston's airport, questioned and sent home.

The leader of Britain's House of Commons called those opposed to the move "phony" and questioned whether lawmakers have the "courage or the gumption" to bring down the government.

We have the latest on the impact of Hurricane Dorian on Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Also, a preview of the next Democratic debate and what Brexit means for Ireland.

Hugh O'Connell, a political reporter at the Irish Independent, talks with NPR's Rachel Martin about what Boris Johnson's suspension of Parliament will mean for Ireland and Brexit.

Climate change is extending the range of mangroves. The tropical trees are thriving farther north and south than ever before. Scientists say that's actually helping limit damage during hurricanes.

Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke campaigned before about 150 people last night at a brewery in Charlotte's University City.O’Rourke spent…

"There is an increasing likelihood of life-threatening storm surge along portions of the Florida east coast" on Labor Day weekend, the National Hurricane Center says.

An inspector general investigation concluded that former FBI Director James Comey broke rules governing the handling of documents that described his now-famous exchanges with President Trump.

It’s been almost two years since Rubin Galindo was shot and killed by police. On the night of Sept. 6, 2017, Galindo had called 911 stating he had a gun…

Researchers say clusters of human brain cells grown in the lab can spontaneously generate electrical patterns similar to the brain waves of a 6-month-old fetus.

It's easy to let your friendships run on autopilot. If you really want to maintain connections with people you care about, it helps to get organized. Here's how.

Lyonne is up for an Emmy for her role as a woman who keeps dying and coming back to life on Russian Doll. It's a premise that she finds particularly resonant. Originally published March 27, 2019.

Researchers have long hoped to find out if genes contribute to sexual orientation. A new study of genetic data from thousands of people hints there may be some link, but it's still far from clear.

President Trump and Vice President Pence are expected to formally reestablish the U.S. Space Command on Thursday. It's not the Space Force they want, but they intend it as a step in that direction.

ASHEVILLE — A former county manager in North Carolina who was indicted on federal corruption charges has been sentenced to seven years in prison.News…

Police de-escalation training was a major topic Wednesday night among seven Democrats running in Charlotte's City Council at-large primary race. The event…

North Carolina regulators have proposed new rules that would make clear that public utilities cannot charge customers for political and charitable…