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Conquering risky ocean conditions and putting their endurance to the test, hundreds of paddlers from around the world compete in the grueling Nā Wāhine O Ke Kai, a 41-mile race in Hawaii on Sept. 29.

From charismatic macrofauna to tiny sea squirts, here are some species formally identified by scientists in 2024.

Terry Crews went to college on an art scholarship, played football in the NFL and now stars in movies and hosts America's Got Talent. The key, he says, is to be really good at failure.

Pope Francis, who heads the Catholic Church, has doubled down on his commitment to the environment with a new electric popemobile presented by Mercedes-Benz.

Author Ricky Riccardi says Armstrong's innovations as a trumpeter and vocalist helped set the entire soundtrack of the 20th century. His new book about Armstrong's early life is Stomp Off, Let's Go.

They don’t get as much attention as the presidential election, but state government races play a crucial role in the laws that govern our lives. This year, several state capitols are up for grabs.

Jamie Fortin's romance-centric bookstore shut down shortly after its grand opening due to a fire. She says the romance community has been integral in helping her rebuild.

Authorities say a 15-year-old girl carried out the shooting that killed two and wounded several at a Wisconsin school. Female shooters are relatively rare, statistically speaking.

In an exit interview with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly, CIA Director William Burns says he still thinks "there's a chance" for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Demi Moore's Golden Globes win, Funny Story by Emily Henry, the film Hard Truths, and more.

Tropical Storm Oscar brought heavy rains and winds to Cuba, an island already beleaguered by a massive power outage, late Sunday after brushing the Bahamas.

In just a week and a half, Inside Out 2 has become 2024’s highest-grossing film to date, surpassing Dune: Part Two. Inside Out 2 will likely blow through the $1 billion mark in about a week.