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NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about Albert Pujol's historic 700th career homerun and a controversy-filled week for the NBA.

This is the second in a series, On the Edge, examining the issues facing families with children in Western North Carolina.

As the holidays approach, airlines gear up for increased demand.

A competitive culinary team at a Connecticut high school starts the year with big dreams for a national championship.

"I really love it," Jolien Boumkwo said as her unusual turn in the 100-meter hurdles created a sensation.

With political attention focused on the GOP debate in Milwaukee, President Biden and Democrats are trying to do a bit of counterprogramming.

It's the first National Women's Soccer League team to adopt such a change in uniforms. The goal is to make players more "comfortable and confident," the Pride says.

The NWSL's North Carolina Courage are sending six players to the World Cup — more than half of a starting lineup. And as the eve of the tournament approaches, the team is playing at its very best.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will sit out 11 games and pay a $5 million fine. Watson agreed to the increased punishment after dozens of sexual misconduct allegations.

Denver last week hosted a psychedelic "science" conference. Colorado is working on rules to implement its recent legalization of hallucinogenic mushrooms. Therapists are already working with them.