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Only few days after its birth, the smaller of the two newborn panda cubs at the Smithsonian's National Zoo has died.

That's the longest span for one individual to excrete the live virus in history. It's not the norm, that's for certain. But how much of a concern is it in the war to wipe out polio?

NPR journalists Melissa Block, Joe Palca, Lynn Neary, Adam Cole and others host events with authors at the National Book Festival. Here's where to find them on Sept. 5.

Herman Heyn has stood on a Baltimore street corner with a telescope almost nightly for 27 years. He does it for tips, for love of the stars — and for the hope he may inspire the same love in others.

Erika unleashed heavy rains in Dominica, leaving at least four people dead. The National Hurricane Center forecasts that Erika could threaten South Florida by Monday morning.

On two consecutive nights in September, we're bringing Beirut and The Arcs to stages in New York City to play songs from their new albums, and you can win tickets.

Bolt was accidentally knocked down by a cameraman on a Segway. Bolt took the accident in stride, saying he suffered a few cuts but nothing serious.

Some candidates are more dependent on their superPACs and millionaires, while others are turning most to small donors. See where the candidates line up based on their donations.

Genetic testing also showed that he was sired by Tian Tian, the zoo announced.

The New Orleans rapper joins forces with fellow Big Easy native Chase N. Cashe to create a moody, cinematic track.