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When you think of baseball, you might think of Cooperstown, N.Y. But it's San Pedro de Macoris, in the Dominican Republic, that's known as "the town where shortstops come from." As of 2008, 79 boys and men from San Pedro had gone to the play in the Major Leagues — including Sammy Sosa, Robinson Cano and Julio Franco.

A hospital's location and whether it is for-profit make a big difference in the share of its doctors taking industry payments like meals, travel and speaking fees. Check out the ProPublica analysis.

A Kansas City Star reporter made it her mission to challenge a ranking of the most beautiful states. Thrillist had put Kansas last. She asked readers to set the record straight — with photos.

Doctor Zhivago offers a day-by-day portrait of the lives of ordinary Russians through the Revolution of 1917. Nearly 40 years after reading it for the first time, Ursula Le Guin credits Boris Pasternak's sweeping epic for making her the novelist she is today.

A controversial Republican Senate candidate in Virginia could also cost the GOP House seats in midterm elections next month.

In a year of big headlines, Fresh Air dove deep on topics ranging from the magnificent to the microscopic. Listen back to our conversations with scientists, comedians, authors, journalists and more.

Construction is booming once again in the Gulf Coast, Midwest and Rocky Mountain states. But there are about 20 percent fewer skilled workers in construction than there were in 2008.

Bangladesh has extended its coronavirus lockdown — except for the garment factories. But with global brands canceling orders, workers face pay cuts, hunger and little to no social distancing.

Millions of children are taking classes online because of the coronavirus pandemic. But for families who live in homeless shelters, it's more than just inconvenient. It's overwhelming.

Zimbabwe's recent transition of power was unusual. The military seized power, but didn't remove President Robert Mugabe. Instead, a Jesuit priest helped persuade the longtime leader to resign.