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Kwame Alexander, a poet, and Jerry Craft, an author and illustrator, went to Kenya to encourage reading — and learned a lot in the process.

Thirty-eight people witnessed Genovese's murder in Queens, N.Y., and didn't do a thing about it, according to news reports from 1964. Fifty years later, a new book tells a different story.

The retailer says it hired an outside firm to look into the claims against Mike Jeffries. It's a major test for a brand that's remaking its image for a socially conscious era.

Mohammad Mokhber worked in state-affiliated financial organizations before entering politics. He will lead the Iranian government until its presidential election, which must take place within 50 days.

In the next installment of Uncommon History with Daniel Hurt, Hurt speaks to author and professor emeritus of history from West Kentucky Community College Berry Craig about Paducah native John T. Scopes. It would become one of the highest-profile cases, including prosecution led by former presidential candidate and US Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan and one of the top attorneys for the American Civil Liberties Union, Clarence Darrow.

The once-mighty U.S. Olympic swim team has only won two gold medals so far at the Paris Games. Athletes say the sport has grown more competitive since Americans like Michael Phelps owned the pool.

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with photojournalist Doug Mills about the viral photograph he took of what appears to be a bullet passing by former President Donald Trump's head at yesterday's rally.

Milwaukee delegates head to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. This DNC is drawing comparisons to the campaign that launched Barack Obama’s presidency.

The FBI is investigating a second apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump Sunday. The gunman was about 300 to 500 yards from Trump with an AK-style rifle with scope.

The pace of attacks across the Lebanon border has quickened since a strike in Beirut killed a Hamas official. Some residents have vowed to stay. Others wonder whether it's time to move away for good.