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New York is one of the last remaining states in the country that has yet to redraw its congressional boundaries based on the 2010 census. Lawmakers have tried, and failed, to agree on two seats to eliminate. Meanwhile, a federal judge prepares to release her own political map later this month.

An art gallery worker lost his job in February after hanging up his own art. NPR's Scott Simon thinks an Open Wall night might be a good way to give artists who are not huge names a chance to shine.

Sudan's military has recaptured a strategic city from the paramilitary group accused of genocide. Could this be a key moment to mark a turning point in the conflict?

NPR's Scott Simon recalls a conversation he once had with the late President Jimmy Carter about the possibility of UFOs.

Five police officers were shot and killed Thursday night in Dallas after 2 snipers opened fire during what had been a peaceful demonstration. How are other departments acting to the news.

Iconic alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson died Nov. 9 after a very long career. Unapologetic about seeking an audience, he said he just aimed to play what crowds would respond to.

Fu Zai is a dog with a local police department in China. He's being billed as China's very first police corgi, and he has more than 400,000 followers on social media.

Some of the races really became national-level causes — with people from out of state donating and volunteering.

U.S. employers added a better-than-expected number of jobs last month, boosted in part by the return of General Motors workers who had been on strike in October. The unemployment rate fell to 3.5%.

The National Transportation Safety Board began an investigative hearing with new details into last January's midair collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet.