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It was a grand display of China's ambitions as thousands of goose-stepping soldiers marched through Tiananmen Square in the heart of Beijing, as Chinese President Xi Jinping looked on from above.

Today in 1783, the U.S. Revolutionary War officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris by future president John Adams and Benjamin Franklin, among others. Thanks to Franklin's insistence, Isle Royale, despite being closer to Canada, became part of the U.S. due to rumored copper deposits. Britain’s Prime Minister even remarked, "Mr. Franklin, I don’t give a damn if that island is solid copper," highlighting Franklin’s determination. Today, you can hike Mount Franklin in Isle Royale National Park, a nod to his legacy.

The lieutenant governor and some Democratic lawmakers passed out lunches to elementary school students Tuesday in the capital city.

An amendment and a related package of legislation include limits on how long people can be held by law enforcement without being charged with a crime.

Brazil's highest court has begun the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro for allegedly attempting a coup. President Trump says he is watching the trial and has demanded it be dropped.

A new study finds free roaming bison in Yellowstone National Park are reshaping the ecosystem. They have had a positive effect on grasses and soil, but some changes may not be for the better.

A 50% U.S. tariff on Brazilian coffee just kicked in, and it's shaking up supply chains. As U.S. roasters scramble for alternatives, Colombia is cashing in. But how long will the prices hold?

After more than five decades with NPR, correspondent and former All Things Considered and Weekend Edition Sunday host, Susan Stamberg, retired from the network this week.

Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz addresses budget cuts, federal policy changes and new initiatives in an interview with WKAR's Sophia Saliby.

Animal caretakers at the Potter Park Zoo are mourning the loss of two animals – a female rhino and a red panda cub – in one week.