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The longest-running U.S. public service ad turns 80 today. We're taking a look back at Smokey Bear's origin and the evolution of his message.

Morning Edition traveled to Ferguson and spoke to residents and leaders who have continued pushing for change in the city that was thrust into the national spotlight after the killing of an unarmed 18-year-old.

Musician esperanza spalding was in college when she became a fan of Brazilian singer Milton Nascimento. Now she's made an album with him.

The U.S. now has more than 100 Olympic medals, the most of any nation. But there's a bigger story behind the medal count in Paris.

The team's trio of star forwards — Mallory Swanson, Trinity Rodman and Sophia Smith — has combined for nine of 10 goals in the Olympics. But they want more: the first U.S. gold medal since 2012.

As it turns out, JD Vance and Tim Walz are both fonts of memes and quiz questions. But don't worry, we didn't forget to include a nod to that bear cub.

Democratic presidential ticket's debut tour stopped in Michigan. Friday marks ten years since the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. The U.S. had a good showing in track and field on Thursday.

Red Klotz founded the Washington Generals -- that's the team the Harlem Globetrotters have beaten night after night for more than 70 years. Klotz died 10 years ago at the age of 93.

Three people have now died connected to the listeria outbreak among Boar’s Head deli meats, the CDC said. A person most recently died in Virginia, adding to earlier deaths in New Jersey and Illinois.

A suspected plan to attack Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna, Austria, prompted organizers to cancel the three scheduled performances. Needless to say fans are upset.