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Beyoncé, photographed on Sat. April 28, 2018 in Oakland, Calif.

Lizzo, Beyonce, and the ways and reasons musicians update offensive art

After releasing her album Renaissance, Beyoncé received backlash for the song, "Heated." She used a word that some consider a slur towards people with disabilities — and has since changed the lyrics.

Arizona state Rep. Mark Finchem speaks during an election rally in Richmond, Va., on Oct. 13, 2021. Finchem is now running for Arizona secretary of state, with Trump's endorsement.

Election deniers are running to control voting. Here's how they've fared so far

Including Mark Finchem's win in Arizona, Republicans who deny the 2020 election results have now moved closer to overseeing the voting process in nearly a dozen states.

Wisconsin Senate candidate Mandela Barnes on abortion, onslaught of GOP advertising

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Wisconsin Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, a democrat, about his campaign for U.S. Senate. The race in Wisconsin could determine which party controls the U.S. Senate.

Former President Barack Obama warned that the future of American democracy is on the ballot in the 2022 midterm elections during a speech in College Park, Ga., on Friday.

Obama says 'democracy on the ballot' in Georgia early voting rally

The former president implored people to avoid "tuning out" in the midterm elections and vote for Democrats to tackle issues like inflation currently facing America.

Crime is a concern for many midterm voters across the country.

Many midterm races focus on rising crime. Here's what the data does and doesn't show

Midterm voters are being inundated with political ads, and a lot of them are focused on crime. But a recent change in data collection paints an incomplete picture of the U.S. violent crime rate.

"It was a sobering experience. I knew it was bad, but until you see it — I wasn't prepared for it, to be honest with you," Kenny Chesney says.

Kenny Chesney's Love Note To Caribbean After Disaster: It's About The Moving Forward

Country star Kenny Chesney went into the studio as therapy after hurricanes tore through the U.S. Virgin Islands, the place he calls home. Those sessions became his latest album, Songs for the Saints.

<strong>Top left:</strong> Luka Modrić of Croatia in action on Dec. 5 in Al Wakrah, Qatar. <strong>Bottom left: </strong>Lionel Messi of Argentina at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Dec. 3 in Doha, Qatar. <strong>Top right: </strong>Kylian Mbappé<strong> </strong>of France celebrates after scoring a goal on Dec. 4 in Doha, Qatar. <strong>Bottom right: </strong>Neymar of Brazil on Dec. 5 in Doha, Qatar.

World Cup quarterfinals: Who's in and the storylines to watch

The quarterfinals at the 2022 World Cup begin Friday. Favorites France, Brazil, Argentina are through — as is England, the Netherlands and 2018 finalist Croatia along with Morocco taking on Portugal.

Bozoma Saint John writes of love, loss and survival in 'The Urgent Life'

NPR's Asma Khalid speaks with Bozoma Saint John about her memoir: The Urgent Life.

No one looks cool in a VR headset, no matter how spectacular the virtual experience. But being plugged into a console doesn't help.

'PlayStation VR2' Review: A strong foundation with a questionable future

The PS VR2 enables gorgeous games like the post-apocalyptic 'Horizon Call of the Mountain.' But it may not appeal beyond a high-tech niche.

Argentinian forward Diego Maradona scored the "Goal of the Century" in a 1986 World Cup quarterfinal match against England in Mexico City. Maradona is seen here moving past English defender Terry Butcher (left) on his way to the goal and a 2-1 victory.

The World Cup is almost here. Get your head in the game with these 5 books

The beautiful game has inspired some beautiful writing: Two experts share their lists of essential reading as the 2022 World Cup prepares to kick off in Qatar.

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