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on this day in 1958 – The CND symbol, aka peace symbol, commissioned by the Direct Action Committee in protest against the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment, is designed and completed by Gerald Holtom.

The federal government told states to turn over names, birthdates, Social Security numbers and other sensitive data about food assistance recipients. Amid a legal challenge, the agency says the request is on hold.

On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Comedian and Actor Ramy Youssef reflects on when he began to see his parents as people.

After months of political turmoil, South Korea has elected Lee Jae-myung, of the main liberal party, as the new president.

On Tuesday morning, more than two dozen people were killed as they tried to collect emergency food aid near a distribution site in Gaza -- the third mass-casualty event in three days.

Members of the Trump administration mingled with far-right leaders from around the world at two Conservative Political Action conferences in Europe last week.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Leisha Hailey and Kate Moennig, authors of So Gay For You and stars of The L Word, about their decades-long friendship and the show's lasting impact on culture.

Some folks who planned to buy a home this spring have changed their plans, citing political and economic uncertainty.

According to a report submitted to the Oakland City Council, the city needs almost 200 more police officers to meet its long term safety goals.

An expression in Italy is being used to mean insulating yourself from the world's unpleasantness.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is calling for efforts to limit Americans' exposure to toxic substances. But the Trump administration is also taking actions that run counter to this goal.

More than 18,000 video games came out last year. And developers are getting creative with YouTube and Instagram to get more people interested in their games.