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Ibram X. Kendi has been reading a lot of books about "the human rainbow" to his daughter — so we asked him to recommend some books kids can read to gain a better understanding of race in America.

It’s been six months since a devastating and deadly storm ripped through western and southern Kentucky, producing 20 tornadoes, killing 81 people, injuring hundreds more and roiling an entire region. The event was heartbreaking, and took most people by surprise.

Maui's economy took a huge hit from a drop-off in tourism after the fires. West Maui opened up to tourists in October, to mixed reaction in the community. What frictions and challenges still remain?

Ukraine is marking its Independence Day Wednesday at the same time civilians enter the sixth month of a deadly, destructive, unprovoked war with Russia.

The law is in effect. But justices will consider whether a judge improperly blocked it last year after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned federal abortion rights.

The frontman for Poison learned about his namesake after the Nebraska Humane Society shared a post about how the dog saved a rescue kitten's life with a blood donation. Michaels is adopting the dog.

Six of the 43 college students "disappeared" in 2014 were allegedly kept alive in a warehouse for days and then turned over to the local army commander who ordered them killed, an official said.

Israelis surged into the streets Sunday night to demand a cease-fire with Hamas after six hostages were found dead in Gaza. Israel's largest trade union also called a general strike for Monday.

After nearly six years as Washington bureau chief for The Economist, David Rennie is headed off for another assignment. He talks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about his impressions of the U.S., and how it's changed in his tenure.

Rep. Paul Ryan could run, with or without support from the Freedom Caucus. Or he could choose not to run, leaving Boehner or perhaps a new candidate to fill the speaker's chair.