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On Nov. 4, 1924, Nellie Tayloe Ross was elected to become Wyoming's governor, the first time a woman held a governorship in the United States.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and Northwest Public Broadcasting listener Midge Komenda of Lacey, Washington.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: TikTok Pride and Prejudice, K-pop star G-Dragon, a Disney cover album, and Astro Bot on the PS5.

Today is Alien Abduction Day!

Boeing overcharged the Air Force nearly $1 million for spare parts on C-17 cargo planes, including an 8,000% markup for simple lavatory soap dispensers, according to the Pentagon's inspector general.

NPR's A Martinez speaks with legendary HBO boxing commentator Jim Lampley about Friday's unconventional bout between former champ Mike Tyson and social media star Jake Paul.

Pennsylvania is one of the seven swing states that will decide this year's election. We hear from three voters, with different occupations in three different locations.

If successful, Trump's move would install a loyalist at the helm of the network. A U.S. judge found Trump appointees illegally violated Voice of America's journalistic independence in his first term.

San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie speaks with A Martinez about the city's top issues and his plans to curb homelessness.

Pacino says the initial script for the Godfather sequel was so bad he nearly passed on the project — until it was rewritten. The Oscar-winning actor looks back on his life in the memoir Sonny Boy.

Walgreens says about a quarter of its stores are unprofitable. Big pharmacy chains are struggling with growing retail competition and lower prescription payouts.

Insurgents' stunning march across Syria accelerated Saturday with news that they had reached the gates of the capital and that government forces had abandoned the central city of Homs.