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Nichols broke ground and paved the way for Black actors in Hollywood as Uhura. Her castmate George Takei wrote, "We lived long and prospered together."

We asked NPR readers and listeners to share what they're really into and why it brings them joy. If you need a new hobby, here are a few unconventional ideas.

The queen served as the United Kingdom's monarch since 1952. Her reign spanned a remarkable arc in British history and was defined by duty to country — and considerable family pain.

Wednesdays, April 12 - 26 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS App. Inspired in part by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s “Americans and the Holocaust” exhibition and supported by its historical resources, The U.S. and the Holocaust examines the rise of Hitler and Nazism in Germany in the context of global antisemitism and racism, the eugenics movement in the United States and race laws in the American south.

NPR reporter Anya Kamenetz takes a hard look at the lasting impacts from COVID-related school closures.

The U.S. says it has killed the leader of al-Qaida. House Speaker Pelosi is expected to visit Taiwan despite a warning from China. Voters in the swing state will cast ballots in several key races.

NPR's Adrian Florido chats with New York Times reporter Stephanie Nolen about how U.S. hospitals are relying on global recruitment to address staff shortages.

The 20th Annual Taste of Adams Avenue will take place on Sunday, July 25, along Adams Avenue, from University Heights through Normal Heights to Kensington. This year’s taste will feature 39 Adams Avenue restaurants, coffee houses, breweries, wine bars, and unique eateries in one of San Diego’s most exceptional neighborhoods. Food lovers can access their favorite restaurants by foot, bike, or complimentary trolley service available along Adams Avenue. In addition to this adventurous tasting tour, attendees can also experience the neighborhoods many distinctive shops on Adams Avenue. Date | Sunday, July 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location | Ticket booth will be located at Smitty's Auto (3441 Adams Avenue), and the gastronomic trek will take place on Adams Avenue, from University Heights to Kensington. Get your tickets here! Advance purchase: $40 Day-of-event purchase: $45 After purchasing tickets online, print out the receipt or save it on your phone. Bring your receipt and/or a photo ID to claim your ticket, your ticket will not be emailed to you.For more detailed information, including tickets and participants, please visit the Taste of Adams Avenue website.

Airmont, N.Y., Deputy Mayor Brian Downey faces more than 30 state and federal charges. "Our community is without a doubt safer today than it was yesterday," the local district attorney says.

In the second episode of HBO's 'Game of Thrones' prequel, Daemon makes a play, Rhaenyra wins the day, and Viserys gets the final say.