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Jimi Hendrix prepares to "sacrifice" his guitar at Monterey Pop in an iconic rock 'n' roll moment.

A Look Back At Monterey Pop, 50 Years Later

Festival organizer Lou Adler, documentarian D.A. Pennebaker and more recall the historic music festival that helped define the Summer of Love and set a template for rock extravaganzas to come.

Former Gov. Mitt Romney (R-MA) spoke about his plan to support free-market health-care reform at the Florida Medical Association in August. Romney's campaign declined to reveal his own health-care coverage, although he's required to have it by a law he helped pass while governor of Massachusetts.

Health Care's a Big Issue. Who Covers Candidates?

Health insurance is turning into a top-tier issue in this year's presidential campaign. We asked the presidential hopefuls about their own coverage — and that of their staffs. Not everyone was talking.

Obama Names Panetta, Blair To Intel Team

President-elect Barack Obama has named former White House Chief of Staff Leon Panetta as his choice to head the CIA. He also picked retired Adm. Dennis Blair to be director of national intelligence, which oversees all intelligence operations.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, left, and first lady Tammy Murphy attend the National Governors Association summer meeting, July 15, 2022, in Portland, Maine.

A Senate race raises concerns over 'ballot Siberia' in New Jersey primaries

In a ballot system unique to New Jersey, candidates endorsed by county parties are all placed under a single line, while others vying for the same seat are placed in what's known as ballot Siberia.

They lampoon American corporate culture — and the internet is here for it

They have been dubbed "cubicle comedians" — and some of the top creators raking in the views and likes are Black. For Black humor experts, that's no coincidence.

Latvia prepares for Russian aggression amid concern war will spread beyond Ukraine

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Latvia's Foreign Minister Krišjanis Karinš about the threat amid waning U.S. enthusiasm for supporting Ukraine. Lithuania and Estonia officials are also in Washington, D.C.

The Biden campaign may be in crisis, but it's a different scene knocking on doors

Though President Biden’s candidacy has come into question, Democratic volunteers on the ground in Wisconsin are still campaigning for him, even in the face of uncertainty.

Jury finds NRA, Wayne LaPierre liable in civil corruption case

Top executives for the gun rights nonprofit were accused of using millions in NRA donations for private luxuries. A jury found former CEO Wayne LaPierre liable for more than $5.4 million in damages.

For six months, China's $60 million Tianhe-1A was the world's fastest supercomputer. Now, China is hoping to build on that achievement. Liu Guangming, director of the National Supercomputer Center in Tianjin, China, stands in front of the Tianhe-1A.

China's Supercomputing Goal: From 'Zero To Hero'

Last year, China overtook the U.S. as home of the world's fastest supercomputer. That lasted only six months, but generated intense national pride. Will the much-vaunted program able to live up to Beijing's high expectations?

China's Supercomputing Goal: From 'Zero To Hero'

Last year, China overtook the U.S. as home of the world's fastest supercomputer. That lasted only six months, but generated intense national pride. Will the much-vaunted program able to live up to Beijing's high expectations?

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