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They were secretaries, cab drivers, teachers and artists — brought together on a mission for lesbian visibility and political change.

A rock 'n' roll pioneer, Orbison possessed a distinctive voice and melancholy style that had a tremendous influence on American rock and pop music. Orbison co-wrote and recorded such classics as "Only the Lonely," "Crying" and "Oh, Pretty Woman."

The New York music marathon turns 10 this year and expands far beyond its modest origins, but it remains a place to discover new views of improvisation. Hear tunes from groups like the Jeff Ballard Trio, Tillery and Aruán Ortiz's Orbiting Quartet.

Thousands of people are imprisoned for decades, if not life, because of tough drug sentences. Now judges, lawyers and advocates ask whether it's time to dial back those penalties.

At least one House Republican, Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, is publicly threatening to offer a resolution to try to remove the speaker. Here's how that procedural motion would work.

California is in the grips of an atmospheric river that's causing flooding all over the state. Climate change might be intensifying storms like it — but scientists are still working out the details.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: TikTok Pride and Prejudice, K-pop star G-Dragon, a Disney cover album, and Astro Bot on the PS5.

The first day of memorial services for former President Jimmy Carter began in his hometown of Plains, Ga., and included stops at the Georgia State Capitol and The Carter Center in Atlanta.

Ten years after Colombia's peace deal, former FARC commander on the election campaign trail is discovering that winning ballots can be tougher than waging war.

Check out the playlist from The Scene with Chelsea O, and learn about the artists and their music, including CJ Wiley, Personal Style, and Maiden Lane.