On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, Malcolm Campbell honors his high school civics teacher, who helped him understand the true value of education.

Voters in a small German town added the name of a third man to their ballot papers who they thought would be more suitable than those officially running. He politely turned down the opportunity.

Music is a big part of Taiwan’s culture. The island even has its own special type of opera. In one temple, a small theater troupe is preparing a special performance -- just for the gods.

America has seen a major re-alignment among how people with college degrees and people without degrees vote. What's behind this shift and what will it mean for either party moving forward?

Los Angeles County has reported eight cases of locally acquired dengue fever in the past few months; the first ever occurred last year. Climate change probably played a role.

Al Sahel Hospital in southern Beirut evacuated all its patients on Monday after Israel said it is sitting on top of a hidden Hezbollah bunker full of millions in gold and cash.

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Morning Edition co-hosts Michel Martin and Steve Inskeep about their reporting from the crucial swing state of Pennsylvania two weeks before the general election.