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Pope Francis arrives in New York Thursday evening for the second leg of his historic visit to the United States.

We learn all kinds of interesting things when we're at loose ends during a pandemic lockdown. Did you know that Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Music Director Marin Alsop co-founded a swing band?

Millions of Americans tune in on Jan. 1 to celebrate the new year by watching the Rose Parade from Pasadena, Calif. But next year's parade has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Indian percussionist Zakir Hussain joins with saxophonist Dave Holland and bassist Chris Potter on a new album that that's clear and confident, with plenty of fire.

Broad City actor Arturo Castro chats about his new Comedy Central series, Alternatino, and getting his start in a hip-hop boy band in Guatemala. Then, he plays a game inspired by his love of chess!

Songwriter Carlene Carter explains how it felt to grow up in music and to carry on the family legacy. Then she plays a game guessing which artist or band is featured in a real pinball machine.

They began their U.S. tour just as Ebola started spreading in Sierra Leone. They don't want to go back until the epidemic is under control. So for now, they're giving concerts and sending money home.

A member of the Count Basie and Duke Ellington Orchestras, Terry also enjoyed a long freelance career which included jazz education and a featured slot in NBC's Tonight Show band. He was 94.

In April, a California brown pelican's pouch was brutally slashed. Pink the pelican was released this week after successful surgery. NPR's Scott Simon talks with veterinarian Dr. Rebecca Duerr.

A lawsuit claims that Led Zeppelin perpetrated a "falsification of Rock n' Roll History." A federal judge dismissed that part of the plaintiff's case.