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Zoom in and behold the science secrets behind popcorn's airy crunch — and learn about the snack's ancient origin — in this bite-sized video.

Duke Energy customers in North Carolina will be able to get rebates of up to $6,000 each beginning this summer for installing solar panels on their homes.…

The four astronauts heading to the moon for the lunar fly-by are the first humans to venture there since 1972. The ten-day mission will travel more than 600,000 miles.

On his first day in the White House, President Donald Trump gave commutations and pardons to every defendant charged in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Many assaulted police.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly chats with New York University law professor Ryan Goodman to unpack the first night of the Jan. 6 hearings.

The case tests the statute used to prosecute hundreds of defendants charged with invading the Capitol to stop the counting of electoral ballots for president in 2020.

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NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Andrea Bernstein and Ilya Marritz about Will Be Wild, their new podcast diving deep into how the Jan. 6 insurrection happened.

Steve Bannon appeared in federal court, surrendering to the FBI on two counts of contempt of Congress after refusing to comply with a subpoena from the panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

Capitol Police Pfc. Harry Dunn noted in testimony before Congress about the U.S. Capitol insurrection that he was called the N-word after he said he voted for President Biden.

North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles into waters off its eastern coast. That happened two days after claiming to have tested a missile that's newly developed.

We listened to thousands of minutes of student podcasts and curated a list of episodes that will make you laugh, smile, or stop to think for a minute.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sonia Omar, CEO of Education for All, which runs an all-girls school in Morocco's Atlas Mountains that was hit by Friday's powerful earthquake.

To cap off Jazz Appreciation Month and International Jazz Day, all are welcome for a FREE outdoor live music celebration featuring some of the best artists in the Charlotte region, the afternoon of Saturday April 30th. JazzArts Charlotte and Charlotte Center City Partners mark our city’s proclaimed “Jazz Appreciation Day” with a little jazz for everyone. Free and open to the public, a variety of the region’s top jazz musicians will rock the outdoor stage at Victoria Yards. The Smithsonian Museum of American History created this celebration in 2001 to recognize the extraordinary heritage and history of jazz. In 2013, Mayor Anthony Foxx declared April 30th Jazz Appreciation Day in Charlotte, in recognition of the impact jazz has had on creativity, art, heritage, diversity, and education on our community. Some of the most amazing names in jazz came from our community: Nina Simone, John Coltrane, Mary Lou Williams, Theloneious Monk, Max Roach. Join us April 30th to hear some of the regional musicians that might grow into that iconic status. As we celebrate the only truly American musical art form, this month we focus on the power of music to unite people. Today, we pause to “honor and recognize the outstanding work that all jazz artists, educators, and enthusiasts in the city of Charlotte presents.” Location: Victoria Yards is located in uptown Charlotte, at the corner of N. Tryon St. and College St. Parking along the street, and in 7th street station. An easy walk from the train. Make it a full day of music: bring a lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy the food trucks and beverages available. Free Event! Thank you to our supporters, Knight Foundation, Arts and Science Council, Infusion Fund, Doris Duke Foundation and our many donors who keep jazz thriving. Donations and tips appreciated. Enjoy the healing power of music! If you have the means, proceeds to JazzArts Charlotte benefit the musicians and infrastructure that keep jazz alive in our community. COVID Policy: At this time, masks are optional at Victoria Yards.

Declared the Best New Play of 2019 by The Wall Street Journal, this sensational theatrical event knocks it out of the park with this incredible true story.

History is filled with trailblazers and Toni Stone was one of them. A pioneer, Toni Stone is the first woman to play baseball in the Negro Leagues, making her the first woman to play professionally in a men’s league in the 1950s. Against all odds, Stone shattered expectations and created her own set of rules in the male-dominated sports world.

Based on Martha Ackmann’s book Curveball: The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone, award-winning playwright Lydia R. Diamond tells the dynamic story of Stone’s journey of perseverance and resilience just to do what she loved the most — play baseball.

A vibrant new play about staying in the game, playing hard, playing smart and playing your own way. This show contains adult language and themes, including trauma to women and Black people, recommended for ages 16+

Starring Nasha Shandri as Toni and ten top-talent Charlotte actors in an ensemble depicting dozens of characters, you don’t want to miss the Charlotte premiere of Toni Stone opening at The Arts Factory at West End Studios, on August 19th.

Toni Stone
An Original Play by Lydia R Diamond
Directed by Dr. Corlis Hayes

Performance Dates
August 19-21
August 25-27
September 1-4
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 p.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m.
All performances are at The Arts Factory at West End Studios – 1545 W Trade Street, Charlotte NC

Moderna says its low-dose pediatric vaccine appears to be safe and provide protection for kids ages 6 months to 6 years, and it is asking the Food and Drug Administration for emergency authorization.

We look the latest on the House committee's investigation into the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, as well as the Biden administration's response to a new COVID-19 variant.

Liberal activists across the country held events to watch the first Jan. 6 hearing Thursday night, including one in Philadelphia.