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NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Canadian singer/songwriter Julianna Riolino about her new solo, self-released album, "Echo in the Dust."

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Gin Phillips about "Ruby Falls." Her new novel begins in 1928 Chattanooga when a man discovers a mysterious underground cavern with a massive waterfall.

Israel's military said it had begun a "broad wave of strikes" in Tehran Wednesday morning. U.S. officials touted early gains, while Democrats warned the war could widen.

Iran's foreign minister rejected the idea of a ceasefire or new talks with the Trump administration, and said Iran is prepared for the possibility of a U.S. ground invasion.

President Trump criticized the U.K. over its stance on the war on Iran, as he praised and welcomed Germany's chancellor to the White House.

NPR's Juana Summers talks to Roger Bennett about his new book, We Are the World (Cup), and what could be in store in this year's tournament as America hosts for the first time in 32 years.

Caught in controversy, Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales faces a tough primary challenge as his voters weigh whether to back him again in Tuesday's primary.

San Francisco Music Week 2026 highlighted the city’s vibrant musicscene. It also sparked conversations surrounding the survival of independent artists and businesses struggling to survive in changing industry.

The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford has been at the center of two major conflicts in recent months. Some parents of crew members and lawmakers worry about the impact of its lengthy deployment.

Pan dulce is a symbol of Latino food and culture. At a recent masterclass, people learned how to bake sweet bread while sharing stories.

As clerics convene to replace Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after his death in an Israeli strike, Iran faces a pivotal choice that could either cement hardline continuity under his son or usher in a fundamentally transformed regime.

China says it will send a special envoy to the Middle East to help mediate the U.S.-Israel-Iran war, as Chinese political elites gather in Beijing for the annual "Two Sessions."