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The Mexican American musician Cuco released his new album last week, filled with nostalgic, psychedelic R&B tracks. Writer Nayeli Portillo shares their favorite songs from Fantasy Getaway.

The shakeup comes as Republicans step up pressure over the agency's failed gun trafficking operation. Kenneth E. Melson has stepped down. B. Todd Jones, U.S. attorney for Minnesota, will be the agency's new acting director.

A bipartisan group of senators has spent three years hashing out a proposal to reduce mandatory minimum prison terms for many nonviolent crimes.

For blind and low-vision adults, the ability to read braille can be life-changing. Braille literacy is directly linked to higher rates of academic success and better employment outcomes for them. But there's a problem. The U.S. is facing a national shortage of qualified braille teachers and there's a lack of scientific research around braille overall. An interdisciplinary team led by linguist Robert Englebretson wants to change that.

New members tried out any number of rituals — from lucky dances to backflips — hoping the office odds were ever in their favor.

Last fall, federal officials arrested Juan Samayoa for immigration violations after investigating his activity during Guatemala's civil war. He had been living in Providence, R.I., illegally.

What makes the mind of a human different from that of other animals? Psychologist Laurie Santos says we can't know the answer to that question if we only study humans. This week, we turn to Laurie's work with monkeys to understand which parts of human behavior are distinct, and which we share with other species.

GOP leaders tried to block a bipartisan measure to allow proxy voting, but nine Republicans joined with Democrats to overcome it.

After a marathon 18-hour vote, the Senate has funded immigration enforcement. The GOP bill funds ICE and the Border Patrol for three years.

We round up indie gems and some of the biggest games of the year so far, from 'Metroid Prime Remastered' to 'Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.'

Florida goes from Toss Up to Lean D, and Pennsylvania moves from Lean D to Toss Up. Overall, though, Clinton would beat Trump if she just wins states that at least lean in her direction.

http://66.225.205.104/nchouse100.mp3Jim Black(D) and Hal Jordan(R)

The Yiddish language production of the musical is back. Steven Skybell, who plays Tevye, and Joel Grey, who directed the original, explain the musical's resonance. Originally broadcast July 10, 2019.

The Trump administration's stiff tariffs on Chinese imports are prompting economists to lower their forecasts for economic growth in China. A trade fair in the city of Guangzhou is feeling the impact.

It’s time to take a look at events on tap for the weekend in the Queen City. The Charlotte Museum of History is hosting its annual African American Heritage Festival, an outdoor jazz series kicks off, the Davidson Players have a comedy production this weekend only, and the Bechtler Ensemble will be at the Duke Mansion.

DaCosta has directed blockbusters like Candyman and The Marvels. Her latest is an adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's 1891 play, Hedda Gabler, recasting the main character as a queer, mixed-race Black woman.

Every habit-forming activity follows the same behavioral and neurological patterns, says New York Times business writer Charles Duhigg. His new book The Power of Habit explores the science behind why we do what we do — and how companies are working to use our habits to market products to us.

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Brian Deese, director of the National Economic Council, about efforts to bolster the U.S. supply chain. Four key sectors were reviewed including semiconductors.

Marion Nestle's new book is Soda Politics: Taking On Big Soda (And Winning.) It reveals the industry's political and marketing tactics for protecting sales — and tips for advocates to fight them.

Joby Aviation said this week that it got the green light to flight test its factory-made air taxi, which it hopes to launch commercially in 2025. It's one of several companies reaching for the skies.