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Rob Porter was working at the White House with a temporary security clearance. Throughout the government, though, there is a big backlog of background checks that is hampering its function.

Jessie Diggins had the highest Olympic finish ever for a U.S. women's cross-country skier.

Normally, police officers and firefighters work side by side to help keep the community safe. But on Saturday, "Guns" and "Hoses" competed against each…

Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has captivated media attention in South Korea during her unprecedented visit for the Winter Olympics.

On Broadway, Daniel Breaker shines as Alexander Hamilton's greatest rival. In the kitchen, he also creates a stir, sir. But whether acting or cooking, both require perseverance and experimentation.

Guess which NPR personality got to experience the dancing in Rio's storied Sambadrome? Lulu Garcia-Navarro offers a shout-out to her home team Vila Isabel, performing in tonight's Samba event.

It's carnival season in Brazil and the streets are pulsing with music and dancing. But for some Brazilians, that need to dance with others is year round — and worth a big expense.

The joint North-South Korea women's hockey team takes to the ice for the first time. There's drama, geopolitical intrigue and, oh yeah, a hockey game.

Manuel llegó a los EE. UU. de manera ilegal hace dos décadas. Se encuentra entre las 143.470 personas arrestadas en el interior del país el año pasado. Durante seis meses, Manuel estuvo en suspenso.

The three-time Olympian claimed silver at Pyeongchang, missing gold by just over two hundredths of a second. His feat ends an American drought in the event that spanned more than five decades.