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Walt Disney's close friend Ub Iwerks brought Mickey Mouse to life. Fifty years after his death, Iwerks' legacy is coming into focus.

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams edged out ex-Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia by a single percentage point. An ex-police captain, Adams would be the city's second Black mayor if elected.

Oil companies pledge to invest billions in renewable energy and nascent carbon capture technology. That sounds like a lot of money, but it's practically pocket change for the biggest of companies.

In the village of Jisr al-Zarqa, residents wish for opportunities available in nearby Jewish towns. They wonder if the new government, which includes an Arab party for the first time, will help.

By Michael Barris Great jazz singers find their voices by breaking rules. That was evident on June 6, as Gabrielle Cavassa and Tawanda Suessbrich-Joaquim,…

JELLY ROLL MORTON, CLASSIC INTERVIEWBy Jelly Roll MortonDear Mr. Ripley:For many years I have been a constant reader of your Believe It or Not cartoon. I…

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Constance Hauman about her new album, Tropical Thunderstorm, her experiences as a multi-genre musician and an artist she's grateful for: Daf player Asal Malekzadeh.

The Zimbabwean-American artist offers a unique perspective on the world, including on how she'd like to see it change.

Team USA has announced that the daughter of the legendary rocker will be one of four members of the equestrian jumping team at the Tokyo Games. Jessica Springsteen is ranked 27th in the world.

After 14 days of searching, the operation now turns to a "recovery" phase. None of the victims recovered from the wreckage as of Wednesday morning survived the initial collapse, authorities said.