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Paul Poiret, the self-described "King of Fashion," is largely credited for freeing women from corsets and introducing them to pantaloons. A major retrospective of the French designer's work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art celebrates his eclectic designs.

As Democrats prepare to take the reins of Congress, changes in legislative initiatives can be expected across a broad spectrum of issues -- from U.S. policy in Iraq to health care and the environment. NPR reporters weigh in on what to expect from the new Democratic majority.

Mexico has sent a diplomatic note to the U.S. expressing concern that barriers on the river may violate treaties on boundaries and water. Mexico has already asked that the barriers be removed.

All Things Considered is looking for your questions about North Korea and its enigmatic leader, Kim Jong Il. What's life like in North Korea? How should the growing conflict over the rogue nation's nuclear weapons program be resolved. Find out how you can contribute, and possibly have your question answered on the air next week.

Gary Schroen is one of the CIA's most respected and experienced spies. Two days after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, his bosses handed him a new mission targeting Osama bin Laden: "bring his head back in a box." Days later, Schroen and his team were on a plane.

Gary Greff doggedly campaigns to keep the Enchanted Highway project moving forward -- and sets a world record. Tourist dollars begin to trickle in, but the fate of the town and the project is uncertain.

In Lawrence, Kan., the owner of the Journal-World newspaper applies ambitious news-gathering approaches to very local issues. The media company's efforts have sparked innovation, controversy — and no small amount of envy within the industry.

Singer-songwriter Laura Veirs releases her first album produced without her ex-husband, who she divorced in 2019.

The show is live in Philly this week, and we invited one of the city's heroes. Darryl "Cornbread" McCray is the father of modern graffiti, but what does he know about the game of tag?

At the Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus — a gothic cathedral in Cleveland — classical guitarist Jason Vieaux recently chose a new guitar. It's a crash course in how a musician selects an instrument.