Two former Shen Yun dancers allege forced child labor, brutal conditions in lawsuit Two former dancers allege that they lived under a culture of fear and routinely performed despite injuries. Shen Yun has vehemently denied the claims. Juliana Kim
The White House is pushing a big budget increase for the Kennedy Center A House committee has proposed boosting the budget for the Kennedy Center sixfold. It comes after President Trump said the arts center was in "disrepair." Jaclyn Diaz
Conan O'Brien proves a worthy recipient of Mark Twain award in a new Netflix special Back in March, a group of comic luminaries — from John Mulaney to Nikki Glaser — gathered at the Kennedy Center to celebrate O'Brien for receiving the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. David Bianculli
Sept. 11 turns life upside down for a 'Happy Family' in Ramy Youssef's animated show Youssef was in fifth grade and living in New Jersey when the Twin Towers fell. His new show, #1 Happy Family USA, draws on the experiences of his own Egyptian American family during that tense time. Terry Gross
How reincarnation binds Syria's Druze community together In Syria, pro-government fighters have clashed with Druze militiamen in recent weeks.
Experts warn Congress cuts to addiction funding will mean more overdose deaths A broad coalition of addiction experts wants Congress to maintain healthcare funding for the nation's response to fentanyl and other street drugs. Brian Mann
The President has named a new Acting Librarian of Congress. It's his former defense lawyer. Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for President Trump, is now acting Librarian of Congress. According to his public profile, Blanche has no experience working in libraries or archives. Neda Ulaby
Danny McBride sends a love letter to the South with 'The Righteous Gemstones' McBride, a Georgia native, has seen how Hollywood traffics in stereotypes about the American South. His HBO show satirizes televangelists without making religious people the butt of the joke. Tonya Mosley
For these Seattle-area car enthusiasts, vehicles are as personal as fingerprints The Seattle area's tuner car scene is defined by enthusiasm for customizing the aesthetic and functional aspects of otherwise ordinary vehicles. In this community, cars are seen as an expression of their owner's individuality. Casey Martin
U.S. halts cattle imports from Mexico, citing fears of flesh-eating maggot The New World screwworm is endemic in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean — and its northward spread into Mexico has alarmed U.S. officials. It can kill a full-grown cow in one to two weeks. Will Stone
