Dude, the history behind the word dude is wild The word "dude" is often associated with the '80s and '90s. But its origin is rooted much, much farther back in American history and it took a long and winding road to reach the coast of California. Kat Lonsdorf
Will the Kennedy Center become the Donald J. Trump Center for the Performing Arts? The GOP bill is called the "Make Entertainment Great Again Act," but it focuses on one particular venue: the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Significant obstacles stand in the way. Neda Ulaby
'Look a cougar in the eye' and other surprising PNW hiking safety tips What should you do if you encounter a cougar on a mountain trail or in your own backyard? The answer might surprise you. Stephen Howie
With 'WTF' ending, Marc Maron still wants to talk, but outside the studio As he winds down his podcast after 16 years, Maron reflects on what he'll miss: "These conversations are very real conversations for me ... and that is kind of nourishing for the spirit and the soul." Terry Gross
Grass, dirt and blood: Baseball uniforms stain easily. Here's how one manager gets them clean You could look to the internet for laundry tips. Or, you could look to a minor league ballpark.
Repair fairs offer opportunity to recycle and reuse broken items Around the country, volunteer-run repair cafes are helping people get broken items fixed for free.
Where things stand two years after the Hollywood actors and writers strike Two years ago, writers and actors in Hollywood were on strike. They say the deals they reached have been useful. But with less production these days, there are fewer jobs to go around. Mandalit del Barco
Does Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle 'great jeans' campaign mark a shift for ads? American Eagle's ad campaign featuring the 27-year-old star captured the internet's attention. An advertising expert says that means it worked and may signal a shift away from more inclusive ads. Steve Inskeep
'There you are': How Mariska Hargitay sought out the truth behind her bombshell mom The Law & Order: SVU actor was 3 years old in 1967 when her movie star mom, Jayne Mansfield, died in a car crash. Hargitay's new documentary My Mom Jayne explores her mother's identity, and her own. Tonya Mosley
How to handle a car emergency You might know the basics of car safety, like buckling your seatbelt or using your turn signal. But what do you do in car emergencies?