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Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall died Sunday at the age of 95.

Rev. Jesse Jackson died on Tuesday at age 84.

Dorris Wright played a role in desegregating the Greenville, S.C., public library in 1960 with fellow activist Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Louis Armstrong spent much of his youth at a tailor shop.

Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson ran for president twice and inspired millions during a lifetime of achievement and controversy.

Loubna Mrie grew up in Syria, where her father was allegedly an assassin for the regime. She joined the Syrian revolution first as a protester and then as a photojournalist. Her memoir is Defiance.

India's government launched a Vibrant Villages Programme almost four years ago. But as China steadily builds up its side, Indian residents wonder what's taking so long.

NPR's Michel Martin talks about the life of Rev. Jesse Jackson, an American civil rights leader, minister, and politician, who died Tuesday at the age of 84.

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to author and scholar Dr. Eddie Glaude about the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84.

This week marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent. The three holidays are governed by different lunar calendars, and it's extremely rare for them to coincide.

As the U.S. and Iran continue to engage indirectly in nuclear talks, what challenges remain? NPR speaks with Richard Nephew, former deputy special envoy for Iran in the Biden administration.

Representatives for the U.S. and Iran will meet in Geneva Tuesday for a second round of nuclear talks as the U.S. builds up military forces in the region.