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He was elected general secretary of the Communist Party of China early Thursday morning. But those hoping for change in China say the make-up of the party's elite makes it unlikely major reforms will come anytime soon.

A nonprofit wants you to know that the circus is more than ringmasters and lion tamers — it's also an avant-garde art form.

Climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson finished their historic first free climb on El Capitan's Dawn Wall in Yosemite National Park. Melissa Block talks with the duo about their 19-day effort.

The top legal adviser to New York City Mayor Eric Adams resigned over the weekend, the latest sign of instability in the Democrat's administration as it deals with multiple federal investigations.

With Democrats winning control of the House in the midterm elections, GOP representatives and party freshmen elected leaders to run a smaller, more conservative conference in the next Congress.

A coalition of Asian American groups filed a federal complaint asking for an investigation into Yale, Brown and Dartmouth for alleged racially discriminatory practices in college admissions processes.

In a family-owned cafe outside of Lisbon, select bakers make a custard treat called the Pastel de Belém, which draws fans from all over the world. But the recipe has been closely guarded since 1837.

Jack Bishop of America's Test Kitchen offers some unconventional ice cream toppings for your Easter table.

Planet Money attended the annual meeting of American economists — and the most popular topic this year was artificial intelligence.