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NPR's Howard Berkes reports five contenders are vying to replace International Olympic Committee president Juan Antonio Samaranch, who is stepping down after two tumultuous decades at the top.

Al's Magic Shop, a Washington, D.C., institution for several decades, is closing shop. Proprieter Al Cohen is revered by the world's top magicians as the greatest demonstrator of magic tricks alive.

Storyteller Kevin Kling is among the Minnesota football fans disappointed by the humiliating loss of the Vikings to the New York Giants last week. It reminded Kling of the time Minnesota came out on top.

Brick transfers heat to dough more slowly than steel, allowing both crust and toppings to simultaneously reach perfection. In a home oven, that balance is elusive — but you might be able to get close.

Inflation remains a top issue for voters this election year. It's been especially top of mind among parents who have the added financial stress of raising children.

Doctors hate online rankings, saying patients don't get the nuances of medicine. But health care reviews on Yelp are more positive overall than they are for restaurants and other services.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with co-authors Marjorie Ingall and Susan McCarthy about their new book Sorry, Sorry, Sorry: The Case for Good Apologies.

A trip to the grocery or liquor store is about to become even more expensive, economists say. From seafood to olive oil, these items will likely cost more under President Trump's tariffs.

We asked top health care experts to tell us America's biggest health care problems. Then we asked: Does the current Republican plan fix them? For the most part, the answer was no.

This is the first Republican debate since the Paris and San Bernardino attacks — and Donald Trump's call for a ban on Muslims entering the U.S.