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A member of the San Diego Zoo’s African penguin colony has been fitted with orthopedic footwear to help it deal with a degenerative foot condition.

A dozen employees at the quasi-governmental agency sent a letter to San Diego City Council members and a county supervisor accusing CEO Peter Callstrom of racist and sexist employment practices and the use of public funds to buy silence from his internal critics.

Fighting erupted Saturday morning in Khartoum and continued into the night. The violence between two rival factions of Sudan's armed forces has spread to other regions, including Darfur.

A new show about the Watergate scandal provides perspective on today's politics. Actor Justin Theroux and director David Mandel speak with NPR's Leila Fadel about White House Plumbers.

If the bill were to become law, it could affect not only schools but also programs, events and literature at any federally-funded institution. But its prospects are dim for now.

A 65-year-old said she first met and was sexually assaulted by the Aerosmith frontman when she was 16, according to a new lawsuit filed under a California law that extended the statute of limitations.

Despite a campaign from China to increase enthusiasm for winter sports, many in the country are indifferent to the Games and excitement is more muted than in 2008.

A scandal affecting Michigan Republicans last year highlighted instances of suspected fraud in the signature-gathering process. Some states are now looking to crack down on bad actors.

Russell and her talented band embody healing community; watch a performance of songs from her astounding, unclassifiable album Outside Child.

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Dawnlands: A Novel, Addams Family Values, Wind of Change and Turnstile.