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Academia is a very special kind of hell, and Kuang clearly understands it. In her innovative new novel, a magical professor dies in a lab accident and two students descend into hell to find him.

When his son began kindergarten this week, educator James Kassaga Arinaitwe flashed back to his own initiation into school, growing up in Uganda under far humbler circumstances.

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Democratic strategist David Axelrod about the energy behind Kamala Harris' campaign, and how Democrats can capitalize on the momentum.

As Ukraine receives new weapons -- such as F-16 fighter jets -- Ukrainian troops struggle to halt a Russian ground offensive in the eastern part of the country.

Polling suggests a drop in support for the Trump administration's immigration policies and its aggressive deportation agenda.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Stacey Abrams, author and former Democratic Georgia state representative, about her new thriller, "Coded Justice." She also talks about her political goals.

Orville Peck is a country music singer known for keeping some secrets -- performing under a stage name and a mask. He talked with Rachel Martin about hitting pause on his career to get sober.

Love Island USA Season 7 has drawn outsized attention. Slate magazine culture writer Nadira Goffe says that's because fans have more sway than ever.

Looking to buy a used car? Check out the odometer. Some states are seeing an increase in fraudulent odometer rollbacks.

At an international forum in Singapore, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. is refocusing its strength and policies on deterring China, and coaxed China's neighbors and U.S. allies to help.