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Arts & Life How 2016's Black art and culture set the stage for 2026 NPR's Juana Summers talks to critics Angelica Jade Bastién and Vinson Cunningham about 2016's music, literature, politics, and on-screen representation as the nation celebrates Black History Month. Juana Summers
Arts & Life The 'Zipper Queen' volunteers at repair cafes to restore busted zippers Michelle Elise is known in repair cafe circles as the "Zipper Queen." She finds that most broken zippers just need some TLC, not replacing. Jason Fuller
National The U.S. women's hockey team is dominating the Olympics. Now they will play for gold The Americans, whose captain Hilary Knight is leading a generation of thrilling young talent, are undefeated through six games at the Olympics — and they're outscoring their opponents 31 to 1. Becky Sullivan
Sports A curling scandal rocks Olympic ice Allegations of cheating and swearing on the curling ice have rocked the sport after the Swedes accused the Canadians of "double touching" in a match. What happened then, and what's happened since? Pien Huang
Politics The U.S. ready to make up, Europe ready to break up in Munich Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to reassure Europe at the Munich Security Conference, but European leaders are skeptical. Rob Schmitz
Arts & Life How to build strength without lifting weights Research shows bodyweight exercises can go a long way.
Arts & Life Actor Robert Duvall has died — he brought a compassionate center to edgy hard roles Duvall appeared in over 90 films over the course of his career, imbuing stock Hollywood types — cowboys, cops, soldiers — with a nuanced sense of vulnerability. Glen Weldon
Economy Assumable mortgages offer buyers a friendlier housing market Buyers should still be prepared to pay in time and cash.
Justice uncertain for hundreds jailed in Venezuela After the fall of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s new leaders have promised amnesty and reconciliation.
Arts & Life Glass beads are having a moment at Mardi Gras this year Plastic beads can be toxic and bad for the environment.
