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From 400-year-old globes to cosmic funeral shrouds, how the Osher Map Library in Maine shows people that maps aren't just for navigation — but windows into history, culture, and how we see the world.

Republican lawmakers are occasionally pushing back on President Trump's expansive use of executive power, but will that trend hold?

At issue is whether internet providers can be liable for their users' committing copyright violations using its services.

The musician and actor helped propel reggae into the international spotlight, thanks in part to his songs and starring role in the 1972 film The Harder They Come.

Earlier this year, Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald warned of layoffs and delayed trials due to tight budgets. But at the same time, according to a whistleblower, MacDonald helped orchestrate a nearly $50,000 payout for his former chief of staff.

We look at the changes President Trump is proposing to immigration policies following the attack on two National Guard members, as well as what's next in the Russia-Ukraine deal proposed by the U.S.

Now that the government shutdown is over, federal number crunchers are back at work. It could take time, though, to make up for the jobs reports and inflation scorecards we missed in the last 6 weeks.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with comedian Mo Amer about comedy, free speech and his new Netflix standup special, "Wild World."

The International Court of Justice ruled that nations have an obligation to act on climate change under international laws protecting the environment and human rights.

This week, Learning Snacks is exploring all things bug! From buzzing bees to wiggly worms, the four-part global investigation series from PBS, Bugs that Rule the World, dives into insect declines, exploring their diversity and the critical roles they play on the planet. Scientists reveal the beauty of bugs, from pollinators, to insect assassins, to the tiny clean-up crews that purify the planet. Check out some videos from the series here!