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Major Indian cities are changing their names. Bombay is now Mumbai, while Madras is Chennai. Bangalore -- world famous for its IT boom and call centers -- may be in for a change as well. It's considering the new name Benda Kalaru, or City of the Boiled Bean.

Officials in Lawrence and Chelsea have filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive order cracking down on sanctuary cities. The measure threatens to pull federal funding from those cities.

Emeka Ogboh's exhibition, "Market Symphony," brings listeners the rich sounds of a Lagos market. "There are stories in the soundscape," he tells NPR's Michel Martin. "There are stories from the city."

The clock is ticking down to the time Bloomington City Manager David Hales leaves, and the Bloomington City Council has not yet chosen an interim for the…

The Pekin City Council is setting the stage for a major rehabilitation of Court Street.

Bill de Blasio says that while the city had planned to allow indoor service soon, the rising number of coronavirus cases throughout the United States led it to take caution.

The city of Peoria is looking to people financially hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic cover some of their housing costs.

Archaeologists are touting the discovery of the largest ancient city ever found in Egypt and comparing its importance to the discovery of King Tut's tomb.

A blogger for the website Eater claims the phrase "breakfast taco" originated in Austin, Texas. But San Antonians dispute that — saying their city is the true birthplace.

Peoria At-Large City Councilman Zach Oyler was arrested Tuesday for aggravated domestic battery.