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Many people check up on hospitals before they check in as patients. But there's a catch. A hospital that gets lauded by one group can be panned by another.

Yes, the sweet potato is a nutritional giant. Who can resist when it's topped with marshmallows? From the NPR archives, a Kenyan researcher explains why the sight of the tuber makes her go "heck, no!"

In Iraq, it's not easy trying to navigate life as a young woman — particularly when your culture doesn't give girls many choices. Add war and poverty on top of that and it's even harder.

Iran is ready to enrich uranium beyond the level set by the 2015 nuclear deal, according to a video message from a top aide to the country's supreme leader.

The revolving door at No. 10 Downing Street keeps turning. Steve Bannon faces sentencing for defying the Jan. 6 committee's subpoena. Interest rates throw cold water on the once-hot housing market.

Summer is heating up and so are dozens of classical music festivals all around the country. We couldn't possibly list them all, but here's a sampling of some of the best festivals, from open-air venues and seaside spots to historic concert halls.

People in China protest the government's COVID lockdown. Democrats rush to pass bills before Republicans take over the House. Voting starts in Georgia in a runoff for the final unresolved Senate seat.

Wellington Jighere of Nigeria was crowned world champ last year. He's one of many Nigerians who excel at the game. What's their secret?

Olympic athletes struggle to balance the demands of their sports with college.

Bernie Sanders boosted his national reputation by filibustering a tax deal brokered by Joe Biden. Years later, the two are fighting for the Democratic presidential nomination.