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An emerging film festival in Lagos, Nigeria, is trying to change the stories mainstream Nigerian films tell.

Syrian refugees in Turkey are considering whether to return home following the overthrow of the Syrian dictator, Bashar a-Assad. But many remain worried about their country's future.

Drummer Rikki Rockett recalls what the band did in response. Continue reading…

Former opposition groups — some of whom are U.S.-trained — will be knitted together into new Syrian security forces organized by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the group that led the ouster of Bashar al-Assad.(Image credit: Manu Brabo for NPR)

He responds to suggestions it should be rebranded as the 'Music Hall of Fame.' Continue reading…

Four weeks after a puzzling outbreak was reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization has identified the cause.(Image credit: pavalena/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Drummer's new bio doesn't mention years with second Van Halen frontman. Continue reading…

Here's how the Kiss cofounder has avoided business pitfalls endured by the Rolling Stones and Beatles. Continue reading…

President Biden signed significant legislation that his backers say will leave a lasting impact. And, north Gaza's last major hospital has been shut down with no ceasefire in sight.(Image credit: Jim Watson)

A look at those we've lost. Continue reading…