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Jerry Moss, right, and Herb Alpert, co-founders of A&M Records, appear during their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in New York on March 13, 2006. Moss, a music industry giant who co-founded A&M Records, died Wednesday at his home in Bel Air, Calif. He was 88.

Jerry Moss, co-founder of A&M Records and Rock Hall of Fame member, dies at 88

With Herb Alpert, Moss presided over one of the industry's most successful independent labels with hits by the Carpenters, the Police, Janet Jackson, Carole King, Janet Jackson and hundreds of others.

Courts have blocked a number of the anti-LGBTQ laws from going into effect

This year has seen a record number of anti-LGBTQ laws enacted, many targeting transgender youth. But courts have blocked a number of those laws from going into effect.

Savannah McConneaughey, right, poses with her father Reggie and mother Kenya.

VanVan, 4, raps about her ABCs and 123s

Meet VanVan, the four-year-old rapper who is giving Nicki Minaj and Doja Cat a run for their money. She's getting millions of views on TikTok and Instagram.

Library of Congress adds 25 new recordings to its National Recording Registry

Included in the registry is the oldest surviving recording of mariachi music and Koko Taylor's "Wang Dang Doodle." For the first time, the list includes a female rapper and a video game soundtrack.

Michelle Obama's book is also a guide for people to follow when things get tough

NPR's Juana Summers, a co-host at All Things Considered, continues her conversation with former first lady Michelle Obama about her new memoir: The Light We Carry.

Mifepristone is one of two pills used in medication abortions and is used in the vast majority of such abortions in the United State.

Washington state stockpiles thousands of abortion pills

Democratic state officials say they're ready to dispense thousands of mifepristone doses if access to the pill becomes difficult as a result of a pending federal lawsuit.

'Pretty Baby' chronicles Brooke Shields' career and the sexualization of young girls

Shields has worked as a model and an actor. A two-part Hulu documentary looks at her childhood roles and the toxic culture that perpetuates misogyny. Originally broadcast April 4, 2023.

White House tours are once again open to the public, offering people a glimpse into the East Wing of the first family's temporary home, including the Blue Room, Red Room and Green Room; the State Dining Room; the China Room; and a view of the White House Rose Garden.

White House tours are back!

It's not exactly easy to get in, but if you book in advance, it's once again possible to get a close-up view of the historical paintings, furnishings and knickknacks in the People's House.

5 new 'Black Mirror' episodes have dropped — and there's not a dud in the bunch

These are the first new Black Mirror episodes since before the pandemic. The show continues to be among the best anthology TV series ever made.

Joseph Zucchero, pictured in 2008, left his mark on Chicago.

A Chicago legend, whose Italian beef sandwich helped inspire 'The Bear,' has died

The owner of the famed Chicago sandwich shop Mr. Beef had built a reputation for serving the classic dish and showing love for his community.

U.S. Sen. Michael Rounds (R-SD) speaks to members of the press as he arrives at a Senate Republican policy luncheon.

GOP Sen. Mike Rounds says 'common sense' will yield bipartisan defense spending bill

GOP Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota says "a little bit of common sense" is needed to address the frustrations about a military spending bill in Congress right now.

The cost of the 12 days of Christmas increased dramatically this year

Partridge prices were flat this year, but the cost of pear trees jumped more than 25%. PNC bank has run the numbers on all 12 days of Christmas — as it calculates its annual Holiday Price Index.

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