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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Nesar Abdiani about the aftermath of the earthquakes that struck eastern Afghanistan last week.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Brendan Bayliss and Joel Cummins of Umphrey's McGee about "Blueprints," their new album that's rooted in improvisation but also gave fans some say in the final product.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with comedian and actor Michael Strassner and director Jay Duplass. They co-wrote the new movie comedy "The Baltimorons."

The 12 profiles featured in this edited book highlight the positive aspects of the U.S.-China engagement, which began in earnest after diplomatic relations were established in 1979.

Protests targeting an Israeli-owned team have seized the limelight at Spain's version of the Tour de France. The team under fire issued a statement saying that quitting the race is out of the question.

Some GOP officials want to clamp down on perceived expressions of schadenfreude about Charlie Kirk's death. Conservative activists are publicizing social media posts that are "celebrating" his death.

A ballot measure in California will ask voters if they OK a new congressional map. In a sign of how rare the proposal is, it specifically cites Texas Republicans' new districts in the measure's title.

Many teens are using artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT for everything from homework to relationship advice. Experts say parents must lead the way in helping them understand the technology.

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in prison for attempting a coup. Yet the former president remains one of the country's most consequential figures.

Responding to "exploding" demand, a college in Denver now offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mariachi music. Students learn music and culture, but also business skills to build viable careers.