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Prince's '80s-era classic has gotten a modern update — in Niger. Directed by Christopher Kirkley, starring the nomadic Tuareg people, this Purple Rain remake drops the kissing but keeps the attitude.

This is what it sounds like when the contestants play a music parody game based around Prince's discography and the artist's favorite color.

Gen. George Washington, saying "instances of unusual gallantry...shall meet with due reward," devised a merit badge that later became one of the country's highest military honors. On this Memorial Day Weekend, Morning Edition host Bob Edwards examines the origins of the Purple Heart, as part of NPR's Present at the Creation series.

The collapse sent people and vehicles into the water Thursday night. Authorities say there were no fatalities. The bridge, about an hour north of Seattle, lost its northernmost span — taking out all lanes in both directions.

Immigration is a hot topic this election. What are the stories behind the rhetoric?

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak talks about the first anniversary of the bridge collapse in the city. The mayor says this is an anniversary that marks a tragedy in the city, but also one that shows how the city came together as a community.

Another eight people remain unaccounted for. Several cars and trucks plunged into the Tocantins River after a section of the 1,748-foot-long bridge crumbled on Sunday.

Cincinnati, Newport and Covington police all say they're ready for the event, and wish to remind people of some rules.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Reuters reporter Stefano Rellandini about the collapse of a bridge in Genoa, Italy, on Tuesday.

Authorities say the ongoing investigation revealed the fire wasn't related to people experiencing homelessness.