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Each year on Memorial Day weekend, West Virginia's best storytellers compete for the prestigious title of "Biggest Liar," in a tall- tale contest that draws large crowds. Two contest judges, including a five-time champion, spin a couple of whoppers.

In the aftermath of Harvey and with Hurricane Irma gaining strength in the Atlantic, people need essential items when they evacuate from their homes.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Ben Domenech, founder of The Federalist, and political consultant Josh Wolf about why Democrats and Republicans have responded to the Mueller report differently.

Just five years ago, there were only about 2,000 U.S. craft brewers. More than 800 opened for business in 2016 — and they're finding a changing market.

How does one of the party's new progressive leaders in Congress, answer the challenge? NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Rep. Greg Casar of Texas.

The election for the chair of the Democratic National Committee is coming up. The winner will play a big role in helping to determine what the what presidential election looks and sounds like.

Scott Simon speaks with independent journalist Marcy Wheeler, who covers national security, about the latest developments in the Jan. 6 insurrection trial.

Work holiday parties are back in full force this year. Etiquette expert Elaine Swann talks to NPR's Michel Martin about how to get through them without embarrassing yourself.

Nixon has a plan: He wants to go to China. The only problem? The U.S. and China have had zero contact since the Communist Party took over China two decades before. The Great Wager host Jane Perlez digs into the beginning of Nixon’s improbable diplomatic mission.

The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards were held Sunday in Los Angeles. HBO, the cable television show Mad Men and NBC's 30 Rock were big winners.