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It's a topic often debated during the month of February: How should we teach black history to the country's students? We put that question to some educators and researchers.

Members of the House have left Washington for the summer break. Commentator Cokie Roberts talks with David Greene about the history of the congressional recess.

Commentator Cokie Roberts talks with Steve Inskeep and answers listener questions about the history of presidents and their tax returns.

Oregon geologic hazard experts reacted swiftly to the news in December that the White Island volcanic eruption in New Zealand had resulted in multiple…

Have a cup of coffee with a goat, just to say thanks. One story of the origin of coffee is that a goatherd noticed how frisky his goats got after eating…

The Underground Railroad is a literal train running underground in Colson Whitehead's new novel, which follows escaped slave Cora. It's both brilliant fiction and searing historical document.

Commentator Cokie Roberts answers listener questions and talks with NPR's Noel King about the history of immigration and asylum laws.

President Trump wants to abolish the Education Department as a standalone agency. He's the latest Republican to try. NPR's Michel Martin looks back on the history with Alyson Klein of Education Week.

Nguyen and Thi Tran started Starry Kitchen out of desperation. Now the couple has a new book with their best recipes and stories of their adventures in the culinary world.

The Israeli military says the 40-mile barrier will run along the country's border with the Gaza Strip in an effort to thwart attacks by Palestinian militants.