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Use of pepperball guns in Illinois jails is not the norm. Of the 90 jails, 11 reported using them in recent years, and 9 others have them on hand. But one, the state’s second-largest county jail, stands out for its repeated use.

NPR's wide-ranging interview with Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine covers Hillary Clinton's transparency, the nature of Donald Trump's support, Kaine's experience as a missionary in Honduras and his faith.

Days after the marathon bombing, officials established the One Fund for Boston to assist victims and their families. Attorney Ken Feinberg, who managed similar funds after Sept. 11 and Virginia Tech and is managing this fund, says there's no easy way to decide who gets how much of the $30 million that's been donated.

In a new interview, Questlove reveals why Drake vs. Kendrick was so triggering, how he regained his passion for hip-hop and what to expect from the new Roots album.

The Food and Drug Administration approved the next round of COVID-19 vaccines, but they come with restrictions. NPR wants to know your questions about the new guidance.

NPR's Lauren Frayer plays the puzzle with WGBH listener Gig Moineau of Newton, Massachusetts, and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

A local library will give the community time to reset and recharge without escaping into storyland.

We hear Impulsive Hearts perform live in the studio and talk with the band on this week's show.

A group of monumental sculptures will soon be calling downtown Rockford home. Five sculptures, created by internationally renowned artists Hans Van de…

Nearly a million people are covered by a government evacuation order. The weather service is warning of more severe weather to the north.