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The historic fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman is still revered as a cherished moment in the central African country's troubled history and has spurred an enduring love of boxing.

The Harlem Renaissance gave birth to a movement that was social, political, and artistic. To be in Harlem in the 1920s and '30s was to experience everything from the poetry of Langston Hughes to the music of Duke Ellington. Liane talks to Shawn Amos, who produced a new four-CD box set that captures the sounds of the period, and updates them with new readings. It's called Rhapsodies in Black: Words and Music from the Harlem Renaissance. (9:30) (NOTE: Rhapsodies in Black is available on Rhino Records #R2-79874).

Is it possible for other people to love us the way we love ourselves? Downtempo R&B singer Alina Baraz raises this question in her new song, "Keep Me In Love."

Retailers have learned that the more time consumers spend in a store, the more likely they'll make impulse purchases. Stores are adapting the "shopping experience" accordingly.

Moderna is rapidly increasing production of COVID-19 vaccine for the U.S., and Pfizer is lagging behind. NPR looks at the production trends to see what it means for vaccination drives.

Brushes are used everyday for any number of things — to keep breath minty fresh, to tame unruly hair, or to clean messes. Scientists have developed a new kind of brush that may be used to help clean computer chips — and it is about the size of a dust mite.

Mystery novelist Janwillem van de Wetering (pronounced Yon-VIL-em VAN de VETering) Born in Rotterdam in 1931, Wetering was once a motorcycle gang member in South Africa, an aspiring monk in Kyoto, Japan, and a policeman in Amsterdam. He is currently living in Maine. The Dutch author's colorful past has led him to be known as an eccentric and hypnotic storyteller whose latest novel "The Hollow-Eyed Angel" (Soho), the 13th in his Amsterdam cop series, is a story of crime and modern morality. His novels "The Blond Baboon" and "The Maine Massacre" have recently been reprinted on Soho. (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW

Taylor Swift superfan makers are responding to the star's music and style with all manner of artsy creative merch, from Swift-inspired cookies to yarn.

Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., accuses the federal government of a "cover-up," and Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., warns White House against attempts to "shut down an investigation."

The USDA says it will prevent 50,000 cases of illness each year. Skeptics say the agency needs to take a different approach to the salmonella problem because the current one has not worked very well.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to R&B singer Vedo about his new album "Mood Swings."

The legislation passed hours before current funding levels were set to expire. With government funding resolved, it's unclear whether both chambers can come together on a coronavirus relief package.

The measure would compel the Justice Department to release files regarding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It will soon head to the desk of President Trump, who has said he would sign it.

Come celebrate the season with an evening of great music!

Since 2016, Tosco Music has gathered for a festive concert each December for Tosco Music Holiday Party, transforming Knight Theater into Charlotte's living room for an evening of holiday songs and singalongs. As with all Tosco Music Parties, the evening will feature an eclectic mix of more than a dozen diverse performers and plenty of singalongs with Tosco Music's House Band and Singalong Choir. Enjoy your favorite holiday tunes, classic and contemporary songs of the season, delivered in a variety of musical genres.

Great for all ages - bring the kids, and grandparents too! Groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount by calling the Group Ticket Office at Blumenthal Performing Arts 704-348-5752.

2024 Tosco Music Holiday Party performers include Chris Trapper, Willow Dixon, Carolina Ridgeline, Michelle Renee, Shana Blake and many more!

The wide variety of performers each year always showcases emerging talent including a youth performer. This year opening the show is Willow Dixon who was recently featured in a WFAE feature when she performed at a recent Tosco Music Open Mic.

We've been treated to many creative arrangements and new holiday originals over the years. This year we're excited for local performing artist Shana Blake to debut her newest release, It's a Ho-Ho-Ho Christmas, a Christmas song she co-wrote with her grandma Dot Lorenz who turns 101 in December! Past Tosco Music Holiday Party performances and highlights are available at the Holiday Playlist on our YouTube Channel.

Join us for this special Tosco Music holiday tradition at Knight Theater, located at 430 S. Tryon St.
Parking is $10 cash only, and the address for the parking deck entrances is 170 W. Brooklyn Village Ave. See event updates and buy tickets at toscomusic.org

Tosco Music is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves musicians of all ages and genres while building community through music. With a long history in Charlotte, Tosco Music brings people together through music, provides access to the arts for underserved communities, and supports artists with access to spaces to create and perform. Come experience the joy Tosco Music brings to Charlotte's community!

This week in San Francisco, Google held its annual developers conference. It was there that the search industry giant laid out its vision for its future and ours.

In a tiny, remote farm town, a chef who grew up nearby runs what many call the best restaurant for hundreds of miles around. It's an effort to serve local foods and keep a shrinking town alive.

Brown started out in the '40s and influenced a host of singers, including Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin. Her hits include "Teardrops from My Eyes." She died in 2006. Originally broadcast in 1997.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Republican Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee about the budget framework that passed in the House and how it may impact Americans across the country.

Raphael Saadiq, the lead vocalist in the late-1980s R&B band Tony! Toni! Tone!, has emerged as solo artist with his new album The Way I See It. Rock critic Ken Tucker has a review.

Some 53,000 of the Social Security Administration's employees are working from home. And the agency's backlog of pending cases has fallen by 11% since March 23.