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It's not easy being related to a musical star: Even if your gifts rival those of your sibling, it's presumed that as the less-famous family member, you must be second-rate or a coattail surfer. Especially in the world of soul music, some overshadowed sisters and brothers have proven as compelling as their kin.

At North Carolina’s recent back-to-school safety summit, state Rep. John Torbett talked about trying to balance “gadgets and gizmos” with the personal skills that help staff and students feel safe at school.

After three successive "wave" elections in the House, it looks like there will be little net change in 2012. And that means the Republicans are favored to retain the majority they won two years ago.

She is the last of President Trump's cabinet nominees to get final approval from the U.S. Senate.

Brazil is touted as one of the most racially harmonious places in the world, but people of color who move there say they are surprised at the degree of discrimination they face based on skin color.

Many people who have lost jobs during the pandemic are still awaiting unemployment checks and are figuring out which bills to prioritize. Experts share unusual advice for these unusual times.

Most states in the U.S. have a sales tax on menstrual products. Some states have repealed this so-called Tampon Tax, on the grounds that it's unfair to women. But the repeals come at a cost.

The Gamecocks finished up the tournament with a 64-49 victory over the UConn Huskies. It's the South Carolina team's second NCAA title.

Duke has turned to Boston Celtics assistant coach and former WNBA All-Star Kara Lawson to lead its women’s basketball program.The school announced the…

Robert Siegel reads emails from listeners about unusual Texas town names.

Bottom line: It's cheaper. No actual votes will be tallied, and the difference in delegates might only be one or two even if all the votes were counted and Sanders won.

Up to 10 inches of snowfall is possible in some areas of the Mid-Atlantic. A slippery "wintry mix" caused the closing of federal government offices.

All four members of The Breeders join World Cafe to talk about the newly remastered version of their breakout album, Last Splash.

In a close finish, Mystik Dan won the 150th running of the race on Saturday.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with actor Daniel Day-Lewis and director Ronan Day-Lewis — father and son — about their new movie, Anemone.

Many cases of vaping-related injury seem to involve THC, health officials say. That's led some states to take another look at the safety of the regulated cannabis market, as well as the black market.

A lawsuit filed on behalf of four women accuses R&B legend Smokey Robinson of sexual misconduct.

Singer James Ingram has died. He was a constant fixture on the pop and R&B charts in the 1980s with hits such as: "Just Once" and "One Hundred Ways."

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, who's challenging incumbent Gov. Andy Beshear, is trying to turn the gubernatorial race into a referendum on national politics.

The 2 million bpd cut in oil production was backed by Saudi Arabia and could benefit Russia. The OPEC+ meeting took place as much of the world is battling soaring energy costs and rising inflation.