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In 1986, a bomb planted by the Peruvian terrorist group Shining Path exploded in the luggage rack above Sam Baker. Somehow, during his long recovery, songs focused on empathy started coming to him.

Vice News reported many of the journalists who survived the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol are still covering Congress. But things don't feel…

Two southeast Iowa school districts held special elections on Tuesday, April 2. The polls were busy in Fort Madison with more than 3,200 votes cast in the…

Critically acclaimed HBO series The Wire came to its close earlier this year; its fifth and final season was released on DVD on August 12. Creator David Simon talks about the show, his career, and the city of Baltimore.

Puzzle master Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. (This week's winner is Mitch Berman from Wichita, Kansas. He listens to Weekend Edition on member station KMUW in Wichita.)

Scientists studying anthrax say they are making progress understanding the bacteria and developing new vaccines. But the field is much larger than it once was, and some wonder if that's wise or necessary.

In 1994, Rwanda was torn by murderous tribal violence. The Few Who Stayed: Defying Genocide in Rwanda, from American RadioWorks, focuses on those who sought to avert the mass slaughter.

The McDonough and Schuyler County Health Department said the level of community transmission of Covid-19 remains high. The agency urged everyone to follow…

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wium/local-wium-960178.mp3Macomb, IL – Macomb's proposed new budget calls for spending of $34.5…

Burlington, IA – The Burlington City Council has agreed to borrow up to $5.4-million for improvements at the city's wastewater treatment plant.City…