Opinion: Don’t get ‘river-crabbed!’ How China is cracking down on punny dissent

China’s government is censoring puns and wordplay on-line. NPR’s Scott Simon explains why double meanings are a problem for Beijing. (Image credit: Andy Wong)

At a historic cemetery in the South, a Dia de los Muertos festival takes root

At a historic Southern cemetery, a Mexican tradition has found a home. (Image credit: Aaron Sanchez-Guerra)

Susan B. Anthony broke the law by voting in 1872. In 2024, women honor her courage

More than 150 years after Susan B. Anthony was arrested for voting despite being a woman, Americans take to the polls on the anniversary of her historic ballot casting. (Image…

Sikhs march across California urging protections against threats from India on U.S. soil

Sikh activists marched 350 miles across California in October to mark the 40th anniversary of a massacre and call for protections from what they say is a growing threat from…

Wedding-day backlash has bride questioning her ‘no children’ rule: ‘Be just as rude’

An engaged woman took to Reddit seeking advice after telling her wedding guests that no children would be allowed on the big day — and receiving major pushback.  On the…

Israel kills 2 Hezbollah commanders responsible for 400 strikes against them in October: IDF

Israel on Saturday claimed that its forces killed two Hezbollah commanders who were responsible for more than 400 strikes against them in October. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it…

On Arizona’s campaign trail, there are 22 tribal lands. He set out to visit them all

Democrat Ruben Gallego says his party has often taken Native American voters for granted. As he competes for an open Senate seat, he has vowed to visit all of Arizona’s…

Donald Trump Jr., Kristi Noem join Franklin Graham in Helene-torn North Carolina with Samaritan’s Purse

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and Donald Trump Jr. joined Franklin Graham of Samaritan’s Purse Friday to help airlift warm clothing to Hurricane Helene-torn North Carolina as temperatures fell in…

Women sharing personal stories about abortion bans have become a political force

Women who have suffered unnecessarily after being denied abortions are talking about it publicly, and to support candidates. Could these stories have a political impact in the upcoming election?

Shark ‘completely severs’ leg of Hawaii surfer off Maui beach, authorities say

A 61-year-old surfer in Hawaii had his leg severed when he was bitten in a shark attack in the waters off Maui on Friday morning, authorities said. The man, whose…