While some enslaved people did not know about Lincoln's order, many learned of it while the fighting was still ongoing ...

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Ibrahim, who died June 15, left South Africa in 1962 and lived in exile in the U.S. and Europe for many years. Kevin Whitehead offers an appreciation, and we listen to Terry Gross' 1989 interview.

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The Obamas took center stage at the dedication of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, sharing messages of hope and subtle comments about the future of democracy and American ideals.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with tech journalist Joanna Stern about the release of new augmented reality glasses from Snap and ...

In the meantime, City Council is considering several other cost increases that could affect San Antonio residents including a ...

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To bring awareness to that, the campaign encourages everyone to wear sunglasses on June 21. Purple is best, as that’s the ...

As San Antonio faces a difficult budget cycle, city leaders are considering shifting more Fiesta costs onto event organizers.

A trio of Senate Republicans are on their way out of Congress. Each has previously drawn President Trump's scorn and now each ...

The Esperanza Peace and Justice Center will celebrate the national launch of the book with a special reading and event on ...