A Confederate statue toppled in Washington, D.C., in 2020 has been reinstalled A statue of Confederate general Albert Pike, which had been pulled down during the Black Lives Matter movement, has been put back up in Washington, D.C.'s Judiciary Square. Anastasia Tsioulcas
Now in Season 3, 'The Diplomat' is the rare show that keeps getting better The Netflix drama series stars Keri Russell as a career American diplomat. The new season is full of unexpected developments — including a cliffhanger that our critic never saw coming. David Bianculli
Why Cameron Crowe wears 'uncool' as a badge of honor Crowe was just 15 years old when he became a music journalist in 1973. He had to talk his mom into letting him go on the road with bands. He chronicles his adventures in his new memoir, The Uncool. Terry Gross
Louisville lights up with annual Jack-O'-Lantern Spectacular Every year, thousands of people from all over the country head to Louisville to enjoy a Halloween tradition.
The devil's in the detailing at haunted Halloween car washes Haunted car washes have become a national phenomenon, with hundreds of Halloween-themed locations around the country. Neda Ulaby
Sheep, soldiers, and grains: Studying the physics of crowds In Pamplona, where the bulls run, a scientist studies the physics of crowds. Ari Daniel
Sled dog racing hits the dirt in the first U.S. Dryland Mushing Championship Racers and their dogs from around the world hit Wisconsin's trails for a fast, snowless take on traditional sled dog racing. Katie Thoresen from member station WXPR reports. Katie Thoresen
Humans and dogs compete for glory at the World Championships of Dry Land Mushing It's dirt trails, not snow, at the World Championships of Dry Land Mushing. Humans and canines race for the top prize at the championships, held for the first time in the United States. Katie Thoresen
The White House movie theater demolition ends a storied era in presidential history The vintage movie venue was destroyed this week as part of the Trump administration's plan to build a new $300 million ballroom. Former President Bill Clinton called it the office's "best perk." Chloe Veltman
First, came the Louvre heist. Then came the memes From brands and influencers to a viral "Inspector Clouseau," the world's most glamorous theft is also quickly becoming one of the year's most profitable memes. Rebecca Rosman
