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The federal prison in Oakdale, La., provided well-paying jobs and good benefits. Now, its some 400 workers are feeling intense pressure — and the effects are reaching all corners of the town.

Fame in hand, Mark Hollis led Talk Talk away from the '80s pop-rock that had made them and got weird, crafting two albums of intricate, desolate beauty. Afterwards, he ditched the machine completely.

The event is touted as a way to connect to past traditions in Kyrgyzstan — and perhaps boost the tourism industry.

Kashmir Valley, a place of stunning beauty, has been engulfed by violence for decades. While curfews often grind the rest of life to a halt, one market, sourced from giant floating gardens, is exempt.

Donald Trump promised coal miners: "You're going to be working your asses off!" NPR spent more than a year in the coal counties of central Appalachia and found hope, cynicism and some surprises.

Robert Rauschenberg worked on-and-off for 17 years on 190 painted, collaged panels roughly spanning the length of his commute. The monumental artwork is exhibited in its entirety for the first time.

Billions of dollars are headed to state and local governments to address the opioid crisis. If the federal government fails to oversee how the money is spent, advocates worry it will be wasted.

The day is tough for foster children who feel loyal to the biological moms who aren't able to raise them. It's hard for the foster mothers, too.

When the Pentagon revealed it secretly exposed enlisted men to mustard gas during WWII, VA officials promised disability benefits. But an NPR investigation finds that most were never contacted.

BuzzFeed News started in 2012 and grew to have more than 100 journalists across the world. Moving forward, BuzzFeed will concentrate news efforts in HuffPost, the company said.