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Scott Simon takes a look at the booming decorative gourd business in Illinois.

The United Nations marks its 80th Anniversary this year. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Nahal Toosi, senior foreign affairs correspondent at Politico, about the organization's relevance today.

We discuss former FBI Director James Comey's indictment and the political fallout from a possible government shutdown starting next week.

"The Lost Bus" tells the true story of a school bus driver who rescues 22 children during California's deadliest wildfire. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with America Ferrera, who plays a teacher in the film.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Reuben Brigety, a former U.S. ambassador to the African Union, about the importance of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, which expires next week.

As part of our StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative, we hear from Army veterans Laura Meza and Livy Lazaro - both children of immigrants - who joined the military after high school.

For people who live in the path of Hurricane Helene, the storm has changed their thinking about being prepared for and living through the next disaster.

Rocky Horror aficionados used to attend screenings of the film over and over to take notes on the details. Accurately mirroring every line and dance move has gotten easier over time.

Americans are concerned about crime, but don't broadly support President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to U.S. cities, according to a new NPR-IPSOS poll.

The state fair dates back to the 1800s, and its agricultural roots go back even further. Ever since, states have been putting their own spin on the annual event while staying true to tradition.