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The circus was founded to lift kids out of poverty and change racial attitudes. It's become a world-famous institution — performing for Barack Obama, for example — while holding true to its dream.

The settlement in House v. NCAA brings an end to the NCAA's long-standing tradition of amateurism. Starting this fall, schools will be able to pay players directly up to a salary cap of $20.5 million.

The committee held a number of high-profile hearings over the summer and is expected to issue a report of its findings at some point.

NPR's Scott Simon highlights the case of the missing chickpeas. A restaurant in Washington, D.C., says its latest shipment is missing.

Former national security adviser Michael Flynn is among those who were issued a subpoena for records and testimony before the congressional panel.

School counselor Alma Lopez tells us about how middle school students are coping during the pandemic.

A restaurant just outside of Birmingham, Alabama, called the Golden Rule BBQ and Grill recently broke the Guinness World Record for most pulled pork sandwiches sold in a day.

Richard Glossip has had nine execution dates set over the years. He's eaten his last meal three times. He was tried twice and has had multiple appeals, including one at the Supreme Court.

State history standards can give educators a roadmap through the uncomfortable facts of U.S. history. In the current debate over critical race theory, they can also offer political cover.

NPR's Scott Simon shares his thoughts on watching the first public hearings of the House committee investigating the January 6th insurrection.