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Magda Sakaan and her father, Walid, shared memories at StoryCorps in 2019 of their time in Syria prior to the war there.

'I Have These Dreams Where I Go Back.' Dad And Daughter Mourn A Syria They Once Knew

Before civil war devastated Syria, Walid Sakaan's home country, his daughter Magda moved there. At StoryCorps, Walid and Magda remember family they haven't visited in years.

20-Sided Quiz

Inspired by their podcast The Adventure Zone, Justin, Travis and Griffin McElroy play a trivia game about Dungeons and Dragons.

Brothers Travis, Griffin, and Justin McElroy.

McElroy Brothers

Hosts of the podcast My Brother, My Brother and Me Justin, Travis, and Griffin McElroy play trivia games about Dungeons & Dragons and talk about their new book Everybody Has a Podcast (Except You).

David Bro-ie

Podcasting brothers Justin, Travis and Griffin McElroy enjoy musician Jonathan Coulton's rewrites of David Bowie songs to make them about "bro culture."

Three of the women who sing about their plight — and their hopes — on the album <em>I've Forgotten Now Who I Used To Be</em>. Their names are withheld to protect their physical safety because they have been accused of witchcraft.

Banished 'Witches' Sing Of Their Pain — And Their Dreams

In a new recording, women accused of witchcraft in Ghana — and forced to leave their homes — created songs that tell who they are, how they have suffered and what their hopes are.

The Aldaco family of Phoenix suffered multiple losses in this year of unfathomable pain. Three brothers perished in the pandemic: Jose (left) in July, Heriberto Jr. (right) in December and Gonzalo (holding guitar) in February. They appear in this undated family photo with their father (second from left).

In The Pandemic's 1st Year, 3 Huge Losses In 1 Family

The Aldaco family of Phoenix suffered more than most in this year of unfathomable losses. Three brothers perished in the pandemic: Jose in July, Heriberto in December and Gonzalo in February.

A prominent House Democrat says the allegations against N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo "have made it impossible for him to govern at this point."

Cuomo Says He Will Not Resign Despite Calls From Schumer And Other Top N.Y. Democrats

Cuomo's announcement followed a cascade of statements Friday morning from multiple Democratic members of the state's congressional delegation calling for his resignation.

Pro-Trump rioters clash with police and security forces as people storm the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Federal investigators say they expect even more people will be charged in connection with the insurrection.

DOJ Says At Least 100 More People Could Be Charged Over Capitol Attack

The Justice Department says the investigation into the Capitol insurrection will likely be one of the largest in American history.

Devont<strong></strong>é Hynes' new album, <em>Fields</em>, is nominated for two classical Grammy awards this year.

Play It Forward: Devonté Hynes' Grammys Surprise And Biggest Inspirations

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with artist Devonté Hynes about how his Grammy-nominated classical album Fields came together and the artist he is most grateful for – Angel Bat Dawid.

Louder Than A Riot: Lyrics On Trial

From Mac Phipps and C Murder to Snoop Dogg and Drakeo The Ruler, rap lyrics have been used in court cases to try and put rappers behind bars.

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