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The pandemic crime spike has largely subsided — with the exception of carjacking and car thefts. Those crimes remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels.

Part of a Crusader castle crumbled. An 18th century minaret felled. Church mosaics burned. Archaeologists are assessing damage to UNESCO World Heritage Sites from Israeli strikes on Lebanon and Syria.

It takes a village to make the music we love. We remember the singers, songwriters, composers, instrumentalists, producers and journalists that we lost in 2024.

Many undocumented people are not eligible for federal financial disaster aid and several remain fearful even when help is offered.

Most avocados consumed in the U.S. are grown in Mexico. Here's what Trump's proposed tariffs would mean for prices at the grocery store and for the avocado industry.

Swapping presents with strangers on the internet is a favorite pastime for many Reddit users. After two popular holiday gift exchanges ended, bereft merrymakers are set on keeping the tradition going.

Opponents of the death penalty had urged President Biden to take this step, given the number of executions that took place during President-elect Donald Trump's first term.

Cultural differences are a key charm of Korea's exploding pop market. When its stars start directly courting American listeners, is it even K-pop anymore?

Dante Alighieri is one of the pillars of Western literature. And his texts have been translated into English dozens of times. With two new translations of his work out now, it's worth asking – why do we keep returning to this well?

When a good friend's loved one passes away, it can be hard to find the right thing to say. NPR readers share words of comfort they've shared with others — or wish they'd heard themselves.

This year the first night of Hanukkah falls on Christmas Day. Here's how some interfaith families are preparing to celebrate both holidays.

With the Christmas release of the movie about Bob Dylan -- "A Complete Unknown" -- we consider what elements make for a great music biopic... and why some films hit a sour note.