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One of the first Puerto Rican stars in the majors but limited by knee issues, he became Boston’s first designated hitter and credits his time as a DH for getting him enshrined in the Hall of Fame.

A small town in Germany turns its town hall into the "world's largest" Advent calendar each December. It started as a way to boost businesses in the winter, but it's grown to mean much more.

WHQR took an in-depth look at campaign finance, analyzing top fundraisers — and the people and industries who donated to their campaigns. This analysis focused on the race for New Hanover County school board and commissioner seats, where a collective $700,000 was raised during the 2024 campaign season.

The Maryland Supreme Court upheld a decision to reinstate Syed's murder conviction and ordered a redo hearing. It comes just two years since Syed was freed from prison.

Staff and observers worry that the agency may not be prepared for emerging threats including bird flu and insect-borne diseases.

A mother wonders why her father-in-law keeps neglecting to mention his daughter in his annual newsletter to family. It includes updates on the other grandchildren. Why not her?

Hurricane Ernesto began to pound Bermuda late Friday with heavy winds and rain after officials in the British territory opened shelters and closed government offices.

President Trump's administration has fired more than 20,000 federal workers. How does the federal workforce compare with those of other countries?

President Joe Biden wraps up his term with a flurry of activity before Inauguration Day, and cold weather moves President-elect Donald Trump inside the Capitol for his oath of office and address.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Michele Steele of ESPN about the NFL playoffs, the college football national championship, and remembers Milwaukee Baseball legend Bob Uecker.