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Ben & Jerry's alleges its parent company, Unilever, ousted its CEO in retaliation for social media posts supporting progressive causes. The last few years have been a rocky road for the companies.

Janet Cowell says her first priority as Raleigh's new mayor will be addressing the city's shortage of affordable housing.

National Democrats will meet this week to hash out rules for electing new leadership as the party regroups and reflects on the 2024 campaign.

In Denmark, Danes have gone from shock, confusion to just plain bemused as President Trump repeatedly makes territorial threats about Greenland.

While it is a traditional true crime investigation on the surface, it also delves into issues of immigration, domestic violence and failings of the criminal justice system.

At Tuesday’s New Hanover County school board meeting, interim superintendent Dr. Christopher Barnes was officially sworn in, following the firing of former superintendent Dr. Charles Foust earlier this year. They also heard a presentation from the district’s Teacher of the Year and voted on the future of women’s wrestling and the board's legislative priorities.

The decision split the board, with supporters saying the district badly needs help addressing campus safety, and opponents voicing concerns about data security, long-term costs, and details of the contract with Eviden, the company behind the proposed AI technology. Board Chair Melissa Mason ended up being the swing vote and, after calling Eviden “not trustworthy,” voted against the program — though fellow Republican, vice-chair Josie Barnhart, questioned her rationale.

The debris that saved Rose's life in Titanic — and sparked a quarter-century of debate — fetched over $718,000 at an auction of iconic Hollywood movie props last week. It's based on a real artifact.

President Biden granted clemency to six individuals on Friday who were convicted of a range of crimes.

NPR's Daniel Estrin plays the puzzle with NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz and Mike Rios of Oswego, Ill.