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Announcing the winner of the 2022 Tiny Desk Contest

Choosing one winner from all the incredible entries NPR Music receives each year is no small feat — but this year, one songwriter gave a captivating performance that rose to the top.

An aerial view shows a newly constructed "X" sign on the roof of the headquarters of the social media platform previously known as Twitter, in San Francisco, on July 29.

Twitter's 'X' sign is taken down in San Francisco after neighbors filed 24 complaints

A city inspector was denied access twice to evaluate the new "X" sign on the roof of Twitter's headquarters that was installed without a permit.

This image provided by NASA shows astronaut Frank Rubio floating inside the cupola, the International Space Station's "window to the world." Rubio now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight. Rubio surpassed the U.S. record of 355 days on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, at the International Space Station. He arrived at the outpost last September with two Russians for a routine six months.

A NASA astronaut is back on Earth after a year in space, the longest for an American

Frank Rubio's first mission broke the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight earlier this month. Rubio is a medical doctor and was a lieutenant colonel and Blackhawk helicopter pilot in the Army.

Fans in the Michigan Stadium student section cheer during an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Michigan on September 19, 2015. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)

U of M offers itself as a cautionary tale as Supreme Court considers affirmative action

Affirmative action in college admissions is in front of the US Supreme Court. Michigan voted to get rid of the practice in 2006. U of M says they still don't have a better solution for campus diversity.

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams watches during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal game against the Denver Nuggets, Thursday, May 11, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Pistons reach agreement to hire former Suns coach Monty Williams, AP sources say

The Detroit Pistons set to hire former Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams. That's according to two insiders, one said Williams agreed to a six-year contract.

<strong>April 8:</strong> A Ukrainian police officer reacts to the carnage at the site of an attack that killed at least 50 people at a crowded train station in Kramatorsk, in eastern Ukraine, that was the center of civilian evacuations in the region.

Photos: Carnage at eastern Ukraine train station, where Russian strike killed 50

Ukraine has launched an investigation into war crimes officials believe have been committed by Russian forces during the course of the invasion.

USA's forward Sophia Smith (#11) celebrates scoring her second goal during the 2023 Women's World Cup match between the United States and Vietnam at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand on July 22, 2023.

The U.S. defeats Vietnam 3-0 to open its 2023 Women's World Cup

The two-time defending champion U.S. opened group play in the Women's World Cup with a sluggish performance over Vietnam. The U.S. brings a mix of newcomers and veterans to this year's tournament.

People wait in line for early voting for the midterm elections at Ponce De Leon Library on Nov. 4 in Atlanta, Georgia.

'We are the future': Meet first-time voters supporting Republicans this cycle

Young conservative voters aren't a monolith. They have different policy priorities and different views on what role former President Trump should play in the Republican Party.

A Preply survey found that American workers' least favorite corporate buzzwords include "new normal," "circle back," "win-win," "move the needle" and "think outside the box."

Tired of 'circling back' and 'touching base'? How to handle all the workplace jargon

Two recent surveys reveal white-collar workers' least favorite corporate clichés, from 'circling back' to 'moving the needle.' Here's why workplace jargon bothers us — and what we can do about it.

Planning a long-haul flight? Here's how to outsmart jet lag

Wondering how to prepare for sleep disruption? Should you take melatonin or other sleep aids? Here's answers from researchers and seasoned travelers — including NPR's international correspondents.

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