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John Lansing, the chief executive officer and director of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, will become NPR's CEO in mid-October.

NPR Names Veteran Media Executive John Lansing As Its New CEO

John Lansing will succeed Jarl Mohn as NPR's next CEO. Lansing is currently chief executive of the government agency that oversees Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, among others.

Maybelle Carter, playing her autoharp, performs with her daughter, Helen.

For Women Musicians, Maybelle Carter Set The Standard And Broke The Mold

One of the most indispensable guitarists of all time, Carter was a quiet revolutionary. Though she didn't concern herself with celebrity or need to be the star, she deserves our deepest admiration.

A Wisconsin judge upheld Gov. Tony Evers' order mandating that face coverings be worn in enclosed spaces statewide, save for a few exceptions. A conservative legal group challenged the measure arguing Evers overstepped his authority in issuing successive emergency orders.

Wisconsin Judge Upholds Governor's Statewide Mask Mandate

A conservative group challenged Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' authority to declare successive states of emergency. St. Croix County Judge Michael Waterman refuses its request for an injunction.

A federal judge upheld Minnesota's extension for counting mail-in ballots late Sunday after it was challenged by a pair of Republican electors in the state. A state court agreement had allowed ballots postmarked by Nov. 3 to be counted if received within seven days of the election.

Federal Judge Upholds Minnesota's Deadline Extension For Counting Ballots

U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel rules in favor of the state agreement allowing ballots postmarked by Nov. 3 to be counted if received within seven days of Election Day.

President Trump gave remarks at his first public event since testing positive for the coronavirus earlier this month.

Trump's Doctor Says He's No Longer A 'Transmission Risk'

White House physician Dr. Sean Conley says the president is no longer contagious 10 days after the onset of symptoms, but did not give details on whether Trump has tested negative for the coronavirus.

Chris Christie announced he was released from a N.J. hospital Saturday, a week after checking in for mild COVID-19 symptoms. The former New Jersey governor was one of several Republicans to test positive after attending a Sept. 26 event (pictured above) at the White House.

Chris Christie Released From Hospital A Week After Seeking COVID-19 Treatment

The former New Jersey governor is one of several Trump allies to have tested positive for the coronavirus over the last two weeks.

Jamaica's Reggae Girlz celebrate winning a penalty kick shootout against Panama to advance to this year's Women's World Cup.

Underdog 'Reggae Girlz' Make History at Women's World Cup

The Jamaican women's national soccer team are the first from the Caribbean to ever make it to the Women's World Cup. Grit, luck and a little help from a reggae star helped them get there.

Bernie Leadon, Timothy B. Schmit and Joe Walsh of the Eagles perform during "History Of The Eagles Live In Concert" in October 2013 in Nashville.

The Eagles Have The Best-Selling Album Of All Time ... For Now

The Eagles' 1976 compilation album, Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975, has surpassed Michael Jackson's Thriller for the title of best-selling album of all time.

Since stepping into the role in 2018, White House physician Sean Conley has played a key part in the president's medical care. He's believed to be the first doctor of osteopathic medicine to serve in that position.

Who Is Sean Conley? White House Physician To President Trump

A U.S. Navy commander, Sean Conley became Trump's doctor in 2018. He's a doctor of osteopathic medicine and is reportedly the first D.O. to serve as the White House physician.

Michigan's Supreme Court ruled Friday that Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (pictured here on Sept. 16) does not have the authority to extend a state of emergency past April 30. Whitmer had cited two state laws that allowed her to maintain the state's coronavirus measures via executive order.

Michigan Supreme Court Rules Against Governor's Emergency Powers

The state's Supreme Court said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lacked the authority to extend a state of emergency past April 30. Whitmer had cited two state laws in extending her emergency declarations.

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