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Walker's Hudson River parties played a crucial role in the Harlem Renaissance: They provided a safe, welcoming space for queer black artists at a time when they were often pushed into the shadows.

The Interior Department said an unprecedented land conservation effort significantly reduced the threats to the greater sage grouse. At this time, the bird does not need to be listed as endangered.

Pope Francis will arrive on U.S. soil for the first time this afternoon. These are three curious, compelling stories — about his popemobile, his ideology and his draw — to read while you wait.

Plain old text messages — you know, the ones you don't need a smartphone to receive — helped people with heart disease make changes like smoking less and exercising more.

Mistakes in diagnosis are a factor in 10 percent of patient deaths, the Institute of Medicine says. Better training, computer systems and coordination of care are needed to curb the problem.

Announcing Rex's retirement, police in Albuquerque, N.M., also outlined a sad story, saying his handler recently retired — and that the officer, who has a small child, couldn't take the dog home.

The popular pope has challenged U.S. political orthodoxy — on both sides of the aisle.

NPR's Marc Silver lost his mother-in-law in 2005. But she remains a presence at family meals this Jewish holiday season, through his dogged trial-and-error attempts to re-create her favorite treats.

The arrival of Pope Francis has triggered discussions of the Catholic Church's historic treatment of the African-American faithful, and has sparked hopes for a better future.

Jazz in Pink's Althea Rene chatted with Midday Jazz host Riva Blue about her upcoming performance on Saturday, September 26 as part of the "Summer Evening…