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Historian David Greenberg argues for a more critical understanding of President George H.W. Bush's legacy. He suggests that the late president should also be remembered for his shortcomings.

Cliff Farmer was running for city council in Hoxie, Ark., but fell one vote short of winning. His flight landed later than expected, missing his chance to vote. He faces a tiebreaker next week.

Rick Rosenthal has been playing the role of Santa for almost seven years. At StoryCorps, he recalls how it all began.

If the snowpack keeps dwindling around northeastern maple trees, it's possible that by the end of the century, proper conditions for making maple syrup might no longer exist, a new study suggests.

NPR's Michel Martin talks to "March For Our Lives" chief strategist Matt Deitsch about the preliminary findings released by a commission to examine the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

A new study shows that creating an environment in which math is part of everyday life, can help kids do better in the subject.

Alaska fishermen who took advantage of new regulations allowing them to fish with a previously banned piece of gear are happy they saved their catch from hungry whales.

From Texas Standard : On Election Day in Stanton, just north of Midland, Ron Black was skeptical that a particular measure on the ballot would pass. ...

Every day Sister Susan Francois tweets @POTUS with a prayer. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with her about the project.

Christmas specials are often a schlocky tradition on TV. But it doesn't have to be that way. A few surprisingly decent specials will air this holiday season.