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Israel's Cabinet approved a proposal to designate violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as a genocide. The step reflects deteriorating ties between Israel and Turkey.

Clint Smith's How the Word Is Passed explores how slavery is — and isn't — taught. And Above Ground includes poems to his children about what their ancestors endured and escaped. He spoke with Fresh Air in 2021 and 2023.

Connecticut's governor seeks compromise between housing needs and homeowner opposition.

Spain's run to the title was a defensive masterclass, with wins over four of the world's top ten teams. They are the first World Cup champion to win the title while only conceding a single goal.

Comic Con International 2026 wrapped up Sunday night. We discuss the weekend's biggest announcements and the ways that the convention is evolving.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

In January, Joseph Mechavich was handed the baton to lead the Piedmont Opera as it enters its 50th anniversary season. Mechavich shares his take on the art form and his new role with WFDD's David Ford.

Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's capital overnight into Thursday, with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones, killing several people.

There's a lot homeowners can do to prepare for wildfires, such as managing flammable plants and using fire-resistant building materials. But some states struggle to pass rules requiring those steps.

Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization officials discussed updates on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement project at a board meeting Wednesday, July 29. Board members heard presentations on a rejected unsolicited proposal and a historical property impact agreement.