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Taylor stretched the beats in a measure and played notes outside the chords of a song. A pioneer of free jazz, the pianist and composer remained true to his vision even through financial struggle.

There's too much time to feel restless in the summer. Never fear: Felix Contreras stopped by NPR's Weekend Edition to let you know the Latin music releases that will keep those feet tapping.

Research published this month found that even in pristine, untouched areas, insect populations are still on the decline. Climate change is a likely culprit.

Tomiichi Murayama, Japan's prime minister from 1994, was best known for the "Murayama Statement," an apology delivered on the 50th anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender.

Facing criticism from all sides, France's new prime minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned less than 24 hours after naming his government and after less than a month in office, plunging the country into a deep political crisis.

Striking machinists voted to approve an agreement that will hike wages by 38%. The deal was endorsed by union leaders, who warned that Boeing's next offer might be worse.

A new study finds that fish may get pleasure from being cleaned by other fish -- perhaps like the experience of getting a massage.

A rally in support of President Trump turned chaotic on Wednesday. The U.S. Capitol went into lockdown as protesters breached the building.

The good news is that air travel to and from Venezuela is dirt cheap due to the difference between the official cost of tickets and the black-market currency rate. The bad news is that many flights are booked up months in advance.

Amid Iran's deadly crackdown, three women share their stories of resistance, fear and an unyielding hope for freedom.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Paul Luehr, a former federal prosecutor at the Department of Justice, about what happens when texts message get deleted.

Friday night's powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake was centered near Ridgecrest, Calif., about 100 miles north of Los Angeles. There are reports of damage, power outages, but no loss of life.

The French league leader will face Arsenal in the final in Budapest, Hungary, on May 30, after the Gunners defeated Atletico Madrid 1-0 on Tuesday to progress 2-1 on aggregate.

A lawsuit could change how realtors are paid, potentially lowering costs for buyers and sellers. Here's how a personal injury lawyer unexpectedly took on the U.S.'s biggest professional organization.

Two women bonded after the Nashville school shooting a year ago over their children's exposure to violence and loss.

Men's basketball players at Dartmouth have received the go ahead to vote on whether to form a union, a potentially groundbreaking development in college sports.

In Maui, while crews continue the search for victims of the Lahaina fire, the governor and residents are beginning to talk about how the historic community should be rebuilt.

In Guatemala, the political outsider who surprised all by winning the presidential election is finally sworn in, despite last minutes efforts to derail his inauguration by some in the political elite.

Do you have your New Year's Resolution yet? No pressure, but if you want to set a goal for 2024, NPR's Life Kit has published a list of 50 ideas from past episodes.

The girl group had a vision for how to rewire its troubled industry. The industry had other plans.