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Worshippers and tourists sit on boats facing the bank of the Ganges River in the holy Hindu city of Varanasi to watch the Ganga Aarti, a ritual of devotion to the venerated river. Hindu priests wave fire as the sun sets, ring bells and tap on drums. Thousands watch, clap and chant along from boats crammed in the water.

Up and down the Ganges, India's Modi enjoys support after 10 years of rule

As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks to win a third term, NPR visited some of his voter base in the north.

Wiig says her <em>Palm Royale</em> co-star Carol Burnett is a legend: "I grew up watching her show. It was really my intro into sketch comedy."

Years ago, a psychic told Kristen Wiig to move to LA. She left the next day

The SNL alum co-stars with Carol Burnett in Palm Royale, an Apple TV+ series about a former pageant queen who wants to break into high society. Wiig says the show was a chance to work with "a legend."

AI is contentious among authors. So why are some feeding it their own writing?

Many authors are concerned about the use of their copyrighted material in generative AI models. At the same time, some are actively experimenting with the technology.

Chief Special Warfare Operator Bryce Henson speaks at a rally at the Santee, Ca., YMCA on Jan. 21, 2023.

Leaked audio reveals Navy SEAL accused of extremism using Proud Boys slogan

In voice memos Bryce Henson claims the Navy cleared him of extremism accusations before using a saying associated with the Proud Boys hate group.

Iowa recently became the fourth Republican-led state to ban spending public money on basic income programs that do not have a work requirement.

After a boom in cash aid to tackle poverty, some states are now banning it

Four states so far have passed laws prohibiting the use of public money for no-strings cash aid. Advocates for basic income say the backlash is being fueled by a conservative think tank.

The PRRI poll found that the vast majority of those who are unaffiliated are content to stay that way. Just 9% of respondents say they're looking for a religion that would be right for them.

People say they're leaving religion due to anti-LGBTQ teachings and sexual abuse

People in the U.S. are switching religions and leaving religion altogether in large numbers. A new survey from the Public Religion Research Institute shows a high level of "religious churning."

'I can only give the best': Jon Bon Jovi on vocal surgery and the road to recovery

A few years ago, Bon Jovi stopped performing due to a vocal cord injury. The Hulu docuseries Thank You, Goodnight highlights his surgery and return to stage. Originally broadcast April 24, 2024.

Synagogue leaders and members are working to cultivate compassion for the many sides in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Synagogues focus on building compassion for all those suffering from the Israel-Hamas conflict

Synagogues around the U.S. are having a lively discussion about how Israel is waging the war in Gaza, trying to balance care for the Jewish community with empathy for those suffering in Gaza.

A displaced Palestinian woman hangs laundry to dry outside a tent at a makeshift camp on the Egyptian border, west of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on Jan. 14.

Rafah was supposed to offer refuge. Now, the city waits for a possible Israeli attack

Roughly 1.4 million Palestinians sheltering in Rafah are bracing for a potential Israeli assault, but hoping for a diplomatic breakthrough as negotiators work to secure a cease-fire.

Peter Seidler holds a Wheaties box featuring Tony Gwynn.

San Diego honors Peter Seidler with street name near Petco Park

San Diego is honoring the late Padres owner and chairman Peter Seidler by naming a street after him near Petco Park, officials said this weekend.

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