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Statue of Denmark Vesey at Hampton Park in Charleston, S.C. Formerly enslaved, Vesey bought his freedom with money he was allowed to earn and winnings from a lottery ticket, and he planned an insurrection to kill slaveholders and free Black people on July 14, 1822.

Denmark Vesey is honored. His slave revolt was thwarted and he was executed

Denmark Vesey's planned slave rebellion was meant to be extensive.

Yang Bing-Yi started the Din Tai Fung restaurant with his wife in Taipei in 1972. From there, the restaurant grew into a chain of more than 170 locations around the world, known for steamed soup dumplings.

Yang Bing-Yi, patriarch of Taiwan's soup dumpling empire, has died

The cofounder of Taiwan's famed Din Tai Fung restaurant chain died at 96, his company announced March 26. He helped turn delicate soup dumplings into a global phenomenon, even earning Michelin stars.

The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $1 billion for the third time in the history of the lottery. This illustration photo shows a Mega Millions lottery ticket in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.

All your pressing Mega Millions questions, answered

No one won the Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday and now it's more than $1 billion. If you've never played before, here are some things to know about how it works.

States filed lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and distributers. Now, about $50 billion in settlement funds have begun to flow to state governments. Advocates want to make sure it is used to treat the addiction crisis.

Biden promised a watchdog for opioid settlement billions, but feds are quiet so far

Billions of dollars are headed to state and local governments to address the opioid crisis. If the federal government fails to oversee how the money is spent, advocates worry it will be wasted.

Marilynn Malerba stands next to a photograph of late Chief Ralph Sturges at tribal offices in Uncasville, Conn., on March 4, 2010. On Wednesday, President Biden announced his intent to appoint her U.S. treasurer in a historic first.

Marilynn Malerba could soon be the first Native American to serve as U.S. treasurer

Malerba, the lifetime chief of the Mohegan Indian Tribe, would be the first Native woman to have her signature on U.S. currency. She'd also lead the Treasury's new Office of Tribal and Native Affairs.

Heather Ahmed digs out after an intense lake-effect snowstorm impacted the Buffalo, New York, area on Saturday.

Photos: See the aftermath of massive snowfall in the Buffalo area

Western New York got even more snow on Saturday after a storm hit the region on Friday.

Chelsea Manning had to fight to transition in prison. She wants better for others

Manning first came to public scrutiny and was incarcerated for leaking classified information. She aims to use that attention to shed light on the struggles trans people face in U.S. prisons.

Katie Couric says she's been treated for breast cancer

The TV news host, who memorably was tested for colon cancer on the Today show, wrote on her website that she's had surgery and radiation treatment. "Please get your annual mammogram," she said.

Smoke and Fire: How Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist cooked up a no-compromise classic

After years working separately, Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist had all the ingredients they needed for a front-to-back classic when they finally linked up to make 2020's Alfredo.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Nataki Garrett sits inside the Thomas Theatre in Ashland, Ore.

NPR reporting on Oregon theater death threats prompt local and national response

NPR broke the news about Oregon Shakespeare Festival artistic director Nataki Garrett hiring a private security detail for her personal safety.

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