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Thomas Gavin went on a tear in the '60s and '70s, hitting nearly a dozen museums on the East Coast. He mostly stole antique firearms and stashed them in his hideout — a barn in rural Pennsylvania.

Buck O'Neil, the late Negro Leagues first baseman, manager and Major League Baseball coach, had been overlooked for past induction — a point of contention for a long time.

To celebrate their 50-year anniversary, we trace the history and legacy of the independent jazz record label Strata-East founded by trumpeter Charles Tolliver and the late pianist Stanley Cowell.

Commentator Cokie Roberts talks with David Greene and answers listener questions about the history of U.S. presidents and recessions.

Steve Inskeep talks to commentator and historian Cokie Roberts for a look at the changing way Christmas has been celebrated in America.

In 1973, Soylent Green imagined a New York City of 2022 — polluted, overcrowded, and facing environmental catastrophe. Other movies offered their own take on what was in store.

Travis McMichael on Friday reversed his plan to plead guilty in the federal case days after a judge rejected terms of a plea deal that was met with passionate objections by Ahmaud Arbery's parents.

Juana Summers asks Houston Chronicle entertainment writer Andrew Dansby to remember Steve Goertz, a reader who responded to every article Dansby published.

Novelist E.L. Doctorow, best known for his works of historical fiction set in the early 20th century, has died at the age of 84. His widely admired books include "Ragtime" and "Billy Bathgate."

The interim report says many cases have now been attributed to previously undiagnosed illnesses. But "a couple dozen" cases remain unresolved and are still under investigation.

Even on cold days, you'll find some brave people taking a quick dip in Lake Champlain. They call themselves the Red Hot Chilly Dippers, and they say water temperatures in the 40s are invigorating.

The father and son convicted of murder have reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors, according to court filings. Arbery's family denounced the deal, which still must be approved by a judge.

A new virtual art exhibition celebrates theater, movies and television with original sketches by Broadway set and costume designers.

Willie Nelson is 74; Ray Price is 81; and Merle Haggard is a mere 70. The three of them have collaborated on a new double-CD, Last of the Breed. But despite the many years that the trio share between them, the music is pretty fresh.

The variants — BA.2.12 and BA.2.12.1 — have been detected in New York and other states as well as 5 other countries. One has a mutation that seems to give it an edge in evading the immune system.

John Durham's probe led to a single false statements count against Michael Sussmann for allegedly lying to the FBI about possible ties between a Russian-bank and Donald Trump's company.

Playwright Wendy Wasserstein died Monday in New York City after battling cancer. She was 55 years old. Day to Day has this remembrance of her prolific career and award-winning plays that celebrated women, including The Heidi Chronicles and The Sisters Rosenweig.

The Senate returns to work after a week off. It has a lot on its plate, with judicial nominations and the choice of John Bolton as U.N. Ambassador topping the to-do list. Observers are also watching to see whether the body will start getting its business done, or continue squabbling.

Testimony in the Jan. 6 hearings so far has shown Cipollone present at key points in the leadup to Jan. 6 and on the day of the attack. He figured heavily in Tuesday's testimony of Cassidy Hutchinson.

In the West Virginia case, the federal judge ruled that three drug distributors are not responsible for paying to clean up the addiction crisis. It's a major victory for the drug industry.