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NPR's Philip Reeves recently visited the earthquake-battered cathedral in New Zealand built by a 19th-century ancestor. He found his family history entwined in a fierce contemporary controversy.

The San Diego Police Department has announced Assistant Chief of Police David Nisleit will become the new city police chief. He will take over the job after current Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman retires in March.

Fifty years ago almost to the day, anti-war activism led to President Lyndon Johnson's downfall. After a lackluster showing in the New Hampshire primary, he announced he would not seek reelection.

The block grants under Graham-Cassidy would give states less money than Obamacare. We asked experts about states' best options for spending that money.

The British government's counter-radicalization program Prevent has had mixed reviews. Supporters say it's reaching those at risk; critics argue it unfairly targets Muslims.

This year, a cast of progressive experimentalists, such as Arca, Juliana Huxtable and Elysia Crampton, among others, tackled matters of identity with an imaginative and expansive focus.

Forget food aid, cows and job training. An unprecedented 12-year experiment in Kenya tests the power of cash.

Last year, lawmakers legalized a medical procedure that combines DNA from three people. Now, fertility clinics can apply for a license to practice the technique "in certain, specific cases."

Donald Trump has promised to deliver a speech this week that will address Bill and Hillary Clinton's scandals. Here's a breakdown of those scandals and their outcomes.

LEF Farms is investing $10 million to grow gourmet lettuce indoors in New Hampshire. Neighbors say they support the idea of locally grown food, but worry that the lights may affect property values.