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A city in southern California is replacing its entire police fleet with electric vehicles. South Pasadena officials said Monday that their city its the first in the nation to do so.

In 1997, the minimum age for women gymnasts was raised to 16. Some thought it would usher in a less competitive era. Instead, athletes of incredible skill and longevity emerged.

The gymnast appeared to hurt her lower leg while warming up for the floor exercise. After wrapping her ankle and lower leg with heavy athletic tape, she returned to competition and performed well.

Union dockworkers at ports across the U.S. began walking picket lines early Tuesday, snarling the movement of billions of dollars' worth of goods.

NPR steps back and takes a closer look at the days leading up to the killing of Hezbollah's leader. Experts say this development has transformed an already complex and deadly conflict.

Celebrate the Festival of Light with the Grammy-winning Klezmatics. Since their emergence more than 30 years ago, The Klezmatics have transcended genres, blending klezmer with aching shtetl melodies, raucous Latin stomps, wild jazz riffs, and provocative Arabic, African, American, and Balkan rhythms. This holiday performance will include seasonal music from their acclaimed album Happy Joyous Hanukkah that set lyrics by the late Woody Guthrie to their delightful original compositions. “The Klezmatics aren’t just the best band in the klezmer vanguard; on a good night, they can rank among the greatest bands on the planet.”—Time Out New York

The U.S. defeated Zambia 3-0 to open the Paris Summer Olympics. It's a much better result compared to the Tokyo Games three years ago when they lost their opener to Sweden and only won bronze.

Queen Nation is the undisputed #1 ranked Queen Tribute Act in the United States and currently reigns as the all-time performance champions and crowned the kings of the Queen tributes. Over the past two decades, Queen Nation has notched over 1,250 shows and attracted 2.5 million viewers worldwide. Queen Nation is recognized as the most popular, accurate, and highest-grossing fully-costumed re-creation of a vintage Queen concert in the US. Comprising four musicians to reflect the original Queen lineup, the band performs in detailed 70s & 80s Queen-era costumes. All of this is presented in a live 90-minute concert experience, with note-for-note renditions of classic Queen songs. Frontman Gregory Finsley’s voice and energy emulate Freddie Mercury, while playing piano live during all shows. Queen Nationpromises a seamless show without interruptions or cheesy props, focusing on delivering a pure vintage Queen show every time they take the stage. Queen Nation’s straightforward creed highlights their commitment to authenticity for Queen fans worldwide.

Reporters for NPR traveled across North and South Dakota to see the challenges older adults in rural areas face when they need medical care — and to see what it's like for the people trying to help.

With former President Donald Trump’s blessing, Abe Hamadeh beat a crowded field in the Republican race for Arizona's 8th Congressional District — even after Trump endorsed his top rival, too.