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Though the potato dumplings are found all over Italy, it's only in Verona that the dish inspired a pre-Lent holiday, complete with a parade, costumes and an elected Santa-esque figure, Papà del Gnoco.

As schools weigh the risks of reopening, many are making plans to lower the risks of coronavirus transmission. Here's how to vet your school's proposals.

Israel's Security Cabinet has accepted Egypt's proposal for a cease-fire with Hamas in Gaza. Hamas has not yet formally accepted the plan.

India's prime minister laid the cornerstone of a Hindu temple that is being built on the ruins of a mosque destroyed by Hindu extremists — a gesture painful to Muslims, hundreds of whom died there.

Staff members of the editorial page at The Boston Globe coordinated a campaign for hundreds of papers to simultaneously publish opinion pieces defending the role of the free press.

It's Green Pepper Day...Today is Wednesday, the 5th of August of 2020...It is the 218th day of the year148 days remain until the end of the year.48 days…

India's Narendra Modi lays the cornerstone for a Hindu temple built on the ruins of a 16th century mosque destroyed by Hindu extremists, where hundreds of Indian Muslims died.

Brenda Newport is an unwavering fan of the minor league basketball team: Canton Charge. She says rooting for the home team and heckling the opposition give her life as she battles cancer.

Liberal political blogger Aaron Brown talks with NPR's Noel King about Minnesota's 8th Congressional District and how the historically Democratic district could flip to Republican.

This holiday season, we're tracing our favorite traditions back to their beginnings. Why do people kiss under mistletoe?

If you’ve visited your local library recently, you might have seen some kids listening to story time ... teenagers seated in front of computers ... adults…

Maia Stern is a video producer at NPR Music. She primarily produces Tiny Desk concerts.