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The U.S. Olympic Team trials for slalom kayak and canoe were held at Montgomery Whitewater, a new artificial watersports complex. The city hopes to draw more tourism, while the sport seeks new fans.

65 years after it was released, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree has topped the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time. NPR's Scott Detrow talks about it with singer Brenda Lee.

The incoming freshman at the University of Southern California was at basketball practice Monday when he suffered a cardiac arrest, a family spokesperson said in a statement.

The new rules mean 4 out of 5 nursing homes will need more aides and nurses. Unions hailed the change, but advocates say it's not enough care, while nursing home owners say it's an "impossible task."

Before revealing this year's winner, judges share eight genre-defying entries as part of our Tiny Desk Contest Top Shelf series.

A new study warns that millions of people around the world who are 69 years or older will be at risk of dying in heat waves by 2050.

The Nashville-based musician talks about her new record and performs in front of a live studio audience at World Cafe.

If an artist was willing to confront their truths, Albini was ready to take them into the gaping maw. The recording engineer, who died last week, left an indelible mark on how we hear music.

Weekend Edition host Ayesha Rascoe spent the day with Puzzlemaster Will Shortz to talk all things puzzle, table tennis, and a new chapter of his life.

The Senate rejected the two articles that accuse Alejandro Mayorkas of refusing to enforce immigration laws. The House voted to impeach him in February.

Their parents saw decades of significant economic expansion. But today, China's young workforce faces the prospects of slower economic growth.

Our April roundup of expert advice includes a nifty negotiation tactic, guidance on how to prevent digital eye strain and why you should travel during 'shoulder season.'