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Some ecosystems have already been irreversibly altered, scientists say. And climate change is wreaking havoc on human health.

The violin takes center stage in an exhibit at the Library of Congress. The instrument's popularity has cut across economic, racial and regional lines and helped drive new forms of American music, from blues and jazz to bluegrass and swing.

NPR's A Martinez speaks to Bill Taylor, a former ambassador to Ukraine, about the status of Russia-Ukraine peace talks.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to author Scott Carney about the new book he coauthored called: The Vortex, which is about a 1970 storm that sparked a revolution.

Bigger, Stronger, Faster: The Side Effects of Being American is a new documentary about steroid use. Filmmaker Chris Bell, a former steroid user, was a bodybuilder and part of the film details what happened when he told his mother he used steroids.

The Getty Trust, one of the largest foundations in the United States, has been under investigation for how it spends money as a non-profit organization. In the midst of the investigation, President and CEO Barry Munitz resigned. But some say that doesn't settle the matter.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with attorney Cyrus Mehri about whether the NFL policy has lost some of its effectiveness.

Marilee Jones, the former dean of admissions at MIT, inflated her resume and resigned from her position in 2007. Coming back from that kind of mistake can be harrowing — and life-changing.

The fluffy Siberian forest cat upstages Austin Butler, Zoe Kravitz, Regina King and Bad Bunny in the new action comedy Caught Stealing.

Venezuela's embattled president still retains the support of the armed forces, but for how much longer? A high-ranking veteran member of the security forces struggles with whether to abandon his post.