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Ethel Kennedy poses for a portrait during the 2012 Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 22, 2012, in Park City, Utah. The Kennedy matriarch died Thursday at age 96.

Ethel Kennedy, social activist and widow of Robert F. Kennedy, dies at age 96

Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy who raised their 11 children after he was assassinated and remained dedicated to social causes for decades thereafter, died Thursday.

Amid airstrikes and armed conflict, Lebanese musicians hit a somber note

Lebanon is a cultural hub for Arab music. Lebanese music writer Danny Hajjar has been talking with musicians there about how they're dealing with escalating conflict in the region.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, right, is tagged out at home plate by San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka after a single by Teoscar Hernández during the fourth inning in Game 4 of a baseball NL Division Series Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in San Diego.

Padres lose 8-0, series tied at two

The Padres were unable to close out the best-of-five series Wednesday, losing 8-0 at Petco Park.

Rafael Nadal celebrates his victory over Marton Fucsovics during the men's singles tennis competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics on July 28, 2024, in Paris. Nadal has announced he will retire from tennis following the Davis Cup finals in November.

Rafael Nadal announces his retirement from tennis after 22 Grand Slam titles

The 38-year-old tennis legend, who has been dealing with injuries in recent years, said he will step away from the sport after next month’s Davis Cup finals.

Classical music producer Adam Abeshouse was diagnosed with bile duct cancer last spring. His clients — including Simone Dinnerstein, Jeremy Denk and Joshua Bell — performed a concert in his home studio to bid farewell. “I was just thinking of how many of us wanted to celebrate Adam while he’s still here,” said pianist Lara Downes, who organized the event.

Powerhouse classical music producer Adam Abeshouse dies at 63

Over a career that lasted more than 30 years, Grammy-winner Adam Abeshouse made hundreds of records with some of classical music’s biggest stars.

The Milwaukee Running Group — OMG meets up on a rainy morning in Milwaukee recently.

What matters to key swing state voters in Wisconsin? A single road offers a glimpse

A team from NPR speaks with voters along a 15-mile road that cuts through the Milwaukee area's segregated neighborhoods as election season continues in this crucial swing state.

Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., works before President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol, Thursday March 7, 2024, in Washington.

Rep. Raskin: 'We have to rely on the people' to uphold Constitution

Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin says "we have to rely on the people" to ensure the Constitution is upheld.

San Ysidro health care workers are part of a statewide initiative called My Vote. My Health aimed to increase voter turnout.

Health care providers push for voter engagement as part of public health campaign

A statewide initiative called "My Vote. My Health" aims to increase voter turnout among low-income and minority residents.

In vitro fertilisation, computer artwork.

Politicians say health plans should cover IVF. Currently only 1 in 4 employers do

This election, the future of health coverage for fertility treatments has been a hot political issue. A new report highlights what coverage looks like for American workers right now.

Escondido Charter High School football players during practice on Sept. 19, 2024.

Recent deaths put spotlight on contact sports. Should kids be playing?

Experts say children shouldn't start playing contact sports until at least 14 years old. And they say coaches' attitudes dictate how teams respond to injuries.

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