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U.S. Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) responds to the latest congressional testimony from Gen. David Petraeus, the top military commander in Iraq. Clyburn explains why he opposes Petraeus' call to suspend troop withdrawals.

Soon, the dream the company was selling began to unravel.

People in Middlesex are trying to create the world's largest s'more. Nearly 5 feet tall, it will include a massive cracker, chocolate and a whole lot of marshmallow.

Every answer is a familiar phrase in the form of "___ and ___." You'll be given the two missing words, each with a letter removed, and you give the phrases. For example, given "lot and fund," the answer would be "lost and found."

Roberto Clemente's achievements on and off the diamond continue to inspire baseball fans everywhere.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with listener Kieran Cahalan of Weatherford, Okla., and puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Thousands are expected to attend Rev. Al Sharpton's march for jobs and justice Saturday on the National Mall. The rally is scheduled a day before the dedication of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. The nation's capital has been historically commonplace for hosting marches that express views ranging from women's equality to anti-war and animal rights. Michel Martin explores the history and the impact of marches on Washington with NPR Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving and University of Pennsylvania History Professor Mary Frances Berry.

In our sixth annual obituary show, we remember extraordinary people whose deaths didn't make headlines, but whose lives made indelible impact. Talk of the Nation reached out to colleagues and friends at NPR who responded with personal stories about the people who inspired them.

In the race to succeed outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, the offspring of two presidents are gunning to run the country in an unprecedented tie-up.

JoAnne Bland was 11 when she marched in Selma on March 7, 1965, known today as "Bloody Sunday." Her tours are a window into the violence of that day and her city's role in the fight for civil rights.