Poop on Pelosi's desk, a neo-Nazi tiki torch: Mysterious statues are popping up in D.C. Two politically pointed statues have mysteriously appeared in the nation’s capital in the leadup to the election: a pile of poop on the former House speaker's desk and a hand holding a tiki torch. Rachel Treisman
What's new this season on network TV? Not much So many of the network's new prime-time series are like cafeteria casseroles: aggressively and intentionally bland. But late-night shows continue to offer spice in the form of biting humor. David Bianculli
The true story of a famed librarian and the secret she guarded closely The name Belle da Costa Greene might not ring a bell, but New York's renowned historic Morgan Library and Museum is trying to change that. Jordan-Marie Smith
Why you’re seeing scary-high chocolate candy prices this Halloween Don't be surprised if you see fewer chocolate treats in your trick-or-treating loot. Customers are souring on costly chocolate, resulting from a few disappointing cocoa crop years. Emma Bowman
How France uncovered the mystery of the forbidden photos of Nazi-occupied Paris The search for the unknown photographer began in the summer of 2022, with the discovery of an old photo album at a flea market in southern France. Nick Spicer
'Bob's Burgers' actor sentenced to 1 year in prison for role in Capitol riot Jay Johnston expressed regret that he “made it more difficult for the police to do their job" on Jan. 6. The Associated Press
Movie ideas to pair with your 2024 Halloween KUOW's "Seattle Now" spoke with Scarecrow Video's Matt Lynch to get a few ideas for Halloween mo Dyer Oxley
A metro attendant saw a man needed an extra goodbye hug from his son On this week's "My Unsung Hero," A transit worker watched Donald Kabara and his son hug goodbye. Another hug ensued.
Imposters stole thousands of pounds of posh cheddar, rattling the U.K. cheese world A London distributor says thieves posing as a French client stole some $389,000 worth of cheddar. The tight-knit U.K. cheese community is on high alert — and asking people to help sniff out the goods. Rachel Treisman
How culture wars divided one small progressive church in Philadelphia Journalist Eliza Griswold says complaints about homophobia, white privilege and diversity are splintering progressive organizations — including one particular church. Her book is Circle of Hope. Terry Gross