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Chile is the world's second-largest lithium producer. It has been a welcome boon to the economy, but local community members consider it a disaster.

Germany goes to the polls in an election dominated by talk of the rise of the far right. Also on voters' minds are the economy, immigration, and relations with Donald Trump.

Friday, February 21st marked the 60th anniversary of the death of civil rights leader Malcolm X. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe reflects on his legacy with his daughter, Ilyasah Shabazz.

One suburban Kansas resident is pressing state lawmakers to legalize raccoons as pets. He says they're smarter and friendlier than people give them credit for.

Rio sambas through a sweltering carnival as temperatures soar.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with comedian George Wallace, co-creator and star of the new sitcom "Clean Slate," one of the last projects produced by Norman Lear.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with KPCC listener Seth Bowling of Long Beach, Calif., and puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Black history happens every day, and the stories from NPR listeners are good examples of that. From becoming the first Black mayor of a town to singing music about change, these stories matter.

This year brings memoirs from more than a dozen famous names — from Brooke Shields and Dawn Staley to Bill Belichick and Lionel Ritchie.

The pontiff, 88, has been hospitalized for a week and a half and is receiving treatment for a complex respiratory infection.