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As folk duo West of Roan, Annie Schermer (left) and Channing Showalter seek the commonalities among legends, myths and folktales from diverse spots on the globe.

West of Roan collects ancient folktales — not personal folklore

In an era when connecting the tidbits of an artist’s private life can seem more important than following a musical thread between songs, West of Roan's Queen of Eyes revives faith in the power of the concept album.

A scientist took a psychedelic drug — and watched his own brain 'fall apart'

Scientists scanned the brains of people who took psilocybin, including a member of the research team. The scans showed how the drug disrupts key networks, potentially enhancing brain plasticity.

A sign marks the entrance to a voting precinct on the first day of early voting in the general election in Phoenix, Oct. 12, 2022. Arizona Latinos responded to a tough crackdown on immigrants by building a turnout machine that helped propel Democrats to power.

Latinos helped Biden in 2020. He'll need to earn their votes this year, expert says

Biden shouldn’t consider Latino vote a given, but Trump's immigration plan could chill support for him, outreach expert Stephanie Valencia tells Morning Edition.

Remembering Bernice Johnson Reagon of The Freedom Singers and Sweet Honey in the Rock

Bernice Johnson Reagon, a civil rights activist who co-founded The Freedom Singers and later started the African-American vocal ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock, died Tuesday at the age of 81.

Workmen searched through the debris of what was the carpenter shop on the pier at Port in Chicago, Calif. on July 18, 1944 after the building was leveled by the explosion of two munition ships the evening of July 17. Other buildings on the waterfront and in the town itself were shattered by the terrific blast, which was felt 50 miles from the scene.

The Navy exonerates 256 Black sailors unjustly punished over 1944 WWII port explosion

The blast that happened at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in California killed 320 people and injured 400 more.

A car is crushed by a fallen building that hosted the Gansevoort mural that was struck by a tornado, in Rome, N.Y., on Tuesday. Much of the U.S. and Canada is cleaning up or still dealing with a new wave of severe storms that have caused deaths and damage this week from the Plains to New England.

Swath of storms flood the Ozarks and ravage an upstate New York community

The relentless series of storms caused deaths or damage from the Plains to Canada to New England. Hundreds of thousands of people lost power and air conditioning during days of sweltering heat.

Five things to know about J.D. Vance’s ties to tech billionaires

Vance, who has become a darling to the Silicon Valley elite, made inroads in tech and venture capital circles during a stint in San Francisco. Now, Vance is tapping that network to supercharge the Trump re-election bid.

Bernice Johnson Reagon, seen here at the memorial celebration for Odetta at Riverside Church in 2009 in New York City.

Bernice Johnson Reagon, a founder of The Freedom Singers and Sweet Honey in the Rock, has died

The songleader, civil rights activist and scholar died Tuesday at the age of 81.

Kai Trump, 17, stands with her dad Donald Trump Jr., son of former U.S. President Donald Trump on stage on the third day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 17, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Kai Trump delivered a short but personal testament to her grandfather at the RNC

Kai Trump, former President Donald Trump's 17-year-old granddaughter, delivered a short but personal testament to him on the RNC stage Wednesday night.

Biden tests positive for COVID. It comes at an awkward time in his campaign

This is the president's second bout with the virus. He was campaigning in Las Vegas when he found out his cold symptoms were COVID.

Sixwire performs the National Anthem at the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix in August 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.

What to know about Sixwire, the RNC band supplying the dad rock each night during prime time

So far, the group has entertained viewers with renditions of such hits as "Life is a Highway," "All Star," "What I Like About You," "Don't Stop Believin' " and "Reelin' in the Years," among other "dad jams."

Special Counsel Jack Smith appealed the dismissal of the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump.

Special counsel appeals judge's dismissal of Trump documents case

Special Counsel Jack Smith is appealing a judge's order over the classified documents case against Trump, which was dismissed over his own appointment.

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