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Elizabeth Shuler, the first woman ever elected president of the labor federation, is pledging a massive organizing drive over the next decade, with a goal of adding 1 million new union members.

Gloria Gaynor scored one of the biggest hits of the disco era with "I Will Survive." NPR's A Martinez talks to Gaynor about a new documentary that tells the story of what came after her hit song.

Joshua Powell left the group facing claims of sexual harassment and improper spending. In Inside the NRA, he calls for gun reforms — and confirms the harshest criticisms against the group.

The competition coordinator of Britain's Diagram Prize says, "You can't judge a book by its cover, but I think people do." The winner will be announced March 22.

Shawn Fain has been UAW president for less than six months, elected in the first direct ballot where members picked their leadership. Now he's in the spotlight as the union starts to strike.

Festival International de Louisiane is kicking off the festival season with a Caribbean themed experience at their 2024 Premier Party on February 25th. Be the very first to see Festival’s unveiling of the 2024 artwork, music lineup, pin, and poster at this special event. Attendees can expect top notch Latino cuisine and entertainment at this outdoor celebration. The Premiere Party will feature live music by Fermín Ceballos & Merengue4-Four and cuisine provided by Acadiana’s legendary Cuban restaurant, Café Habana City. You can also meet the Official 2024 Visual Artist, Dusty Reed, aka “The Cajun Picasso”, and show your Festival love by attending and purchasing the all-new pin and poster. Join the fun at Warehouse 535 from 3-5:00pm—all ages welcome! For more information, visit https://www.festivalinternational.org/premiere.

Two large investors — Ares Management LLC and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board — have reached a deal to purchase Neiman Marcus, Inc., for $6 billion, the companies said Monday. The two buyers will hold equal shares of Neiman, which is based in Dallas.

A California man is facing conspiracy charges for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 riot. Alan Hostetter's journey went from teaching yoga in Orange County to leading the riot at the U.S. Capitol.

The head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection has resigned as agents encounter record numbers of migrants entering the U.S. from Mexico.

The release of U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl prompted a firestorm of debate. We step away from that debate to look at what's been learned about the psychological effects of being captured in wartime