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Celebrated gospel and soul singer Cissy Houston, who belonged to an extraordinary family of musicians, has died at age 91. She was the mother of pop superstar Whitney Houston.

Dominic Lim lives in Oakland. His book, All the Right Notes, came out June 6, 2023.

On Monday, the Berkeley City Manager, Dee Williams-Ridley, announced that she is resigning from her position as the city’s top administrator.

Inflation remains substantially lower than it did during its 2022 peak — but Americans are still frustrated with high prices.

Gomez grew up speaking Spanish, but eventually lost her fluency. She spent months relearning the language for her latest role as the wife of a Mexican cartel boss. Originally broadcast Nov. 19, 2024.

Thousands flee Israeli strikes in south Lebanon as fighting intensifies. VP Harris makes multiple stops in the swing state of Wisconsin. California sues ExxonMobil for misleading recycling claims.

The U.S. Olympic swimming trials are underway in Indianapolis. More than 1,000 athletes are competing. Fewer than 60 will make it to next month's Summer Olympics in Paris.

Grocery prices are stabilizing, but many Americans still feel a financial sting at the grocery checkout aisle.

Voters in the key swing state of Wisconsin talk about what's keeping them up at night when they think of politics and the November election.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The documentary Daughters, the show Dexter, and Doechii's album Alligator Bites Never Heal.

A lawsuit has been brought against Sean "Diddy" Combs following a federal indictment charging the rap mogul with sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.

Swift's 14th chart-topping album ties with singer Jay Z for most No.1 albums on the Billboard charts by a soloist. Only the Beatles have more No.1 albums.