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Lila Downs celebrates the chile on her new album.

Lila Downs Celebrates Mexico's Culinary And Cultural Sides With 'Al Chile'

The iconic Mexican vocalist and composer Lila Downs uses music to celebrate the chile pepper.

Christopher Darden, (left), is seen in Los Angeles County Superior Court with his now former client Eric Holder. Holder is accused of killing rapper Nipsey Hussle in March.

Lawyer Made Famous In O.J. Simpson Trial Steps Away From Nipsey Hussle Case

Christopher Darden prosecuted O.J. Simpson. Until Friday, he had been defending the man accused of killing rapper Nipsey Hussle. Darden cited threats to his family adding: "Cowards never change."

The new International Spy Museum in Washington confronts torture and other controversial topics. This exhibit room includes a replica of a waterboard and an actual waterboarding tool kit (shown in the right of the photo).The tool kit was used by the U.S. Navy to demonstrate to sailors what it would be like if they were subjected to waterboarding.

A New Spy Museum That Tackles Torture And Other Tough Questions

The International Spy Museum, in a sparkling new building just off the National Mall, presents both heroic moments in espionage as well as the country's worst intelligence failures.

Chickpea flour is gaining attention thanks to its gluten-free binding properties. But the ingredient has been a staple of cooking for Indians, Pakistanis and many others for centuries.

How Did Chickpea Flour, A Staple Of Indian Cuisine, Become A Health Food Sensation?

Indians, along with the Nepalese, Pakistanis and many others, have been cooking with it for centuries. As Americans now embrace this ingredient with gusto, will its culinary heritage get blurred?

Cinema Classics May 16, '19 Ethan Hawke

John and Johnny, inspired by Stockholm, look at the filmography of Ethan Hawke.Film discussion: Ethan Hawkewith co-hosts John DeSando and Johnny…

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation on Friday to remove nunchucks from the state's list of prohibited weapons.

In Arizona, It's No Longer A Felony To Own Nunchucks

A 1970s ban on nunchucks was lifted in Arizona on Friday. Nunchucks were taken off the state's list of deadly weapons, making it no longer a felony risk to carry them in public.

Proposed State Abortion Bill Based On Disputed Science

A new bill at the Statehouse would require doctors to provide information to women receiving a medication abortion on how they could reverse the…

Donald Trump Jr., the president's eldest son, has reached a deal to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee next month.

Trump Jr. Strikes Deal With Senate Intelligence Committee For Additional Testimony

The mid-June interview will be limited in time, although no topics are off limits and it is expected to focus heavily on the proposed Trump Tower Russia project and a 2016 meeting, a source tells NPR.

Nation Rifle Association Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre's spending has come under scrutiny after documents were leaked detailing expensive clothing shopping trips.

As Leaks Show Lavish NRA Spending, Former Staff Detail Poor Conditions At Nonprofit

New documents leaked about NRA top executive Wayne LaPierre's lavish clothing and travel expenses contrast with the culture of fear, poor pay and an underfunded pension described by former staffers.

From left, the team of teacher Tim Wasem; students Caleb Miller, Jaxton Holly, John Gouge and Deanna Hull; and teacher Alex Campbell won the NPR Student Podcast Challenge.

The Town That Hanged An Elephant Is Now Working To Save Them

A team of high school students in Tennessee researched the century-old story of "Murderous Mary" and found a town eager for redemption. Their podcast is a winner in NPR's Student Podcast Challenge.

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