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In Israel, Mourners Come To Terms With Shimon Peres' Complex Legacy

After former Israeli President Shimon Peres' death, the country has been somber in remembrance. Leaders and mourners marked the passing of one of Israel's last remaining founders.

Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore at a news conference in Montgomery, Ala., on Aug. 8, 2016.

Alabama's Chief Justice Faces Ethics Charges For Second Time

Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore was ousted on ethics charges in 2003 for defying a federal court order. On Wednesday he faces trial for defying the U.S. Supreme Court's same-sex marriage ruling.

Zozobra has become so popular that in Santa Fe, NM, a city of just over 80,000, almost 56,000 people have come out to see him this year.

Long Before Burning Man, Zozobra Brought Fire And Redemption To The Desert

For decades, residents in Santa Fe, N.M., have gathered to burn a massive puppet — but only after stuffing it with symbols of their woes. It's a way to release the past year's sadness and start anew.

Democratic vice presidential nominee, Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, held a town hall at the Exeter Town Hall in Exeter, N.H., on Thursday afternoon.

Full Transcript: NPR's Interview With Vice Presidential Nominee Tim Kaine

NPR's wide-ranging interview with Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine covers Hillary Clinton's transparency, the nature of Donald Trump's support, Kaine's experience as a missionary in Honduras and his faith.

Tour guide Ron Craig points to a photo in Jack Daniel's old office at the whiskey maker's distillery in Lynchburg, Tenn. The photo, taken in the 1890s, shows Jack Daniel (wearing a black-banded white hat and a gray goatee), seated next to an African-American man. He and a second African-American man (top left) are believed to be sons of Nearis Green, who may have helped teach Daniel his trade.

Jack Daniel's Heralds A Slave's Role In Its Origin Story

Jack Daniel learned how to make whiskey from a preacher. That's how the story goes. But a new figure is gaining prominence in the brand's corporate history.

Muslim pilgrims join one of the hajj rituals on Mount Arafat near Mecca early on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Muslim Hajj Pilgrimage Reaches Its Pinnacle

More than a million Muslims have embarked on the yearly hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, after last year's holy event was marred by a deadly stampede that killed hundreds and stoked regional tensions.

PHOTOS: Muslim Hajj Pilgrimage Reaches Its Pinnacle

More than a million Muslims have embarked on the yearly hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, after last year's holy event was marred by a deadly stampede that killed hundreds and stoked regional tensions.

Hillary Clinton's 'Basket Of Deplorables,' In Full Context Of This Ugly Campaign

The Democrat said "half" of Trump supporters are in a "basket of deplorables." She said she regrets saying half, but when distrust is this high, comments like that can make it harder to govern.

Hillary Clinton's 'Basket Of Deplorables,' In Full Context Of This Ugly Campaign

The Democrat said "half" of Trump supporters are in a "basket of deplorables." She said she regrets saying half, but when distrust is this high, comments like that can make it harder to govern.

Afghans wait roadside with their belongings leaving Kabul, Afghanistan, on Sept. 20, 2001. Taliban leaders, warning of a possible U.S. attack, urged Afghans to prepare for a long "holy war" against the United States. The Taliban were driven from power two months later, but remain a deadly insurgent force to this day.

The View From Kabul On Sept. 11, 2001

The attacks came at a time when Afghanistan was under harsh Taliban rule, isolated from the world and on the verge of famine. Reporter Hannah Bloch, who was in Kabul on Sept. 11, recalls the day.

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