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The City of Oakland has announced a three-year, nearly 12-and-a-half million dollar contract to support community members on parole in finding employment while beautifying the city.

The settlement comes after Jewish students and a professor argued their civil rights were violated when pro-Palestinian protesters blocked access to campus buildings during 2024 demonstrations.

A lack of liquidity is hampering Syria's economic recovery after years of corrupt dictatorship

Dion, a former teen idol, was deeply influenced by blues and country music. He had his first hit, "I Wonder Why," in 1958, with the doo-wop group The Belmonts. Originally broadcast in 2000.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with addiction correspondent Brian Mann about the drop in overdose deaths among teens and young adults in the U.S.

Who knew two letters could spark so much conversation? This week, we're breaking down the many uses of "um" and why the word is so controversial.

Historian Christian Appy argues the resistance to the Vietnam War was the most diverse and dynamic antiwar movement in US. history. We have all but forgotten it today.

House Republicans released a short-term spending bill to fund the government until late November but Democrats are calling for further changes.

Today is Bubble (or Boba) Tea Day!

George E. Hardy was the youngest Red Tail fighter pilot at 19 years old and completed 21 missions across Europe during World War II.

GOP Lawmakers have approved funds for the Kennedy Center under the condition that the opera house be renamed after the first lady. It's the latest big change for the arts organization under Trump.

President Trump has said he wants to see antifa designated a "major terrorist organization." But it's not clear how that might work.