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Under the proposal, the European Commission would set new durability standards and require companies to include how sustainable and recyclable a clothing item is on its label.

"We don't condone anyone hitting anyone else unless it's in self-defense," the father of Venus and Serena Williams told NBC News. Smith won an Oscar for portraying Williams in the movie King Richard.

John McCormack was one of the greatest, most versatile singers of the last century. Not only did the Irish tenor sing famous folk songs like "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling," he also was a much-admired opera singer. Commentator Miles Hoffman and NPR's Bob Edwards offer a special St. Patrick's Day retrospective of McCormack's career. Hear samples of Irish folk songs performed by McCormack.

Black diamonds are extremely rare, and are found naturally only in Brazil and Central Africa. The cosmic origin theory of "The Enigma" is based on carbon isotopes and high hydrogen content.

Samer Abouhamad set out from his parents' Massachusetts home — equipped with a bicycle, some supplies, and a dream.

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Weekend Edition puzzlemaster Will Shortz play a word game with WLRN listener Rob Olmstead of Clearwater, Fla.

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro and puzzlemaster Will Shortz play this week's puzzle with KSTX listener, Erin Rodriguez of San Antonio, Texas.

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Weekend Edition puzzlemaster Will Shortz play a puzzle with WVPM listener Joe Sallmen of Fairmont, W.Va.

More than a foot of snow fell Sunday on the Sahara, shrouding the orange and red landscape in hues of white. The rare scene didn't last long. Luckily, some local photographers had their cameras ready.

Connolly told reporters the man who struck two aides — one senior staffer and an intern on her first day at the office — wasn't motivated by a political ideology.

The beauty and history of Venice play a starring role in Verdi's opera. It's a drama the composer admitted was "gloomy," yet it still contains some of his most vivid and stirring music. The performance is from the Vienna Konzerthaus.

Charlotte City Council held a budget workshop Monday afternoon and heard it may take more money — and possibly higher taxes — to fill vacancies in the police department.

The 7.8 magnitude Aleutian temblor triggered a tsunami warning and evacuations from Homer to Unalaska. However reports nearest the epicenter indicated a wave of less than one foot.

The electric car maker is now eligible to join the S&P 500 index, which means it would become part of the retirement accounts of millions of ordinary Americans.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo called the plan to shut down the subway system each night "a massive undertaking." Essential workers will be able to take alternative transportation at no cost.

City police Chief Randal Taylor has promised thoroughness and transparency, as his department investigates the killings of two black men in eight hours.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and other major stock indexes jumped as President Trump declared a national emergency to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.

The Fed will receive $10 billion from the Treasury Department to cover potential losses in loans made to eligible financial institutions, to backstop the money market mutual fund industry.

The shift to remote learning, emergency meals and other adjustments to the COVID-19 crisis have created an additional $382 million in needs for North…

Marc Badon of New Orleans plays the puzzle with puzzlemaster Will Shortz and NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro.