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Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga speaks to reporters about lifting of a state of emergency at his official residence in Tokyo Monday, Sept. 27. Suga announced Tuesday a lifting of the ongoing coronavirus state of emergency and less-stringent measures in all 27 prefectures including Tokyo when they expire at the end of September.

Japan To Lift All Coronavirus Emergency Steps Nationwide

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced Tuesday that virus restrictions will be eased gradually.

A screengrab from viewer Brandon Warren's video of a fireball meteor taken on Friday, Sept. 24, at 7:40 p.m. in Willow Spring, N.C.

'Fireball' Meteor Caught On Camera Soaring Over North Carolina At 32,000 MPH

The bright phenomenon was videoed above the coast of North Carolina on Friday night. Sightings were also reported in South Carolina, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

Beck Bennett Is Leaving 'SNL,' But 3 New Cast Members Are Joining The Lineup

Apart from Bennett's exit, the announcement from Saturday Night Live also includes the departure of Lauren Holt, two promotions and three new hires at NBC's sketch comedy series.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., walks to the chamber for a test vote on a government spending bill, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate Republicans Block A Government Funding Bill In A Battle Over The Debt Limit

Republicans' opposition leaves the federal government teetering on the brink of a partial shutdown.

Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey arrives for a news conference to talk about the latest Arizona COVID-19 information in Phoenix on Dec. 2, 2020.

Just Before Taking Effect, Arizona's School Mask Mandate Ban Ruled Unconstitutional

The ban on mask mandates was to take effect Wednesday. Before that could happen, an Arizona judge ruled that it and other laws were unconstitutional specifically because of how lawmakers passed them.

Former Dem, GOP chairs launch drive to change Electoral College

The Massachusetts State Police headquarters in Framingham, Mass. The State Police Association of Massachusetts said "dozens" of troopers have submitted resignation papers as a result of the state's mandatory COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

Dozens Of Massachusetts State Police Have Resigned Over A Vaccine Mandate, Union Says

Under the governor's executive order, all executive department employees are required to show proof of vaccination by Oct. 17. Up to 20% of state police employees reportedly are not vaccinated.

"I just feel like that kind of just followed me all throughout my life. I've always kind of been slept on a bit," Ari Lennox says.

Ari Lennox Has Always Felt Slept On. That's What Motivates Her.

Lennox became the first female signee to J. Cole's Dreamville label in 2015. Now, with the release of her debut album, Shea Butter Baby, fans are showing up for her soulful sound and storytelling.

Ranky Tanky combine traditional Gullah music — which originated with the descendants of formerly enslaved Africans who made lived in South Carolina's low country — with contemporary gospel and R&B.

Ranky Tanky On Celebrating South Carolina's Gullah Traditions

Quentin Baxter and Clay Ross mix gospel and R&B with Gullah music, which originated from the descendants of formerly enslaved Africans who made their home in South Carolina's lowcountry.

"I think we've been through everything you could possibly get thrown at you in a band," Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody says.

After 25 Years, Snow Patrol Gets More Honest Than Ever

Award-winning Northern Irish band Snow Patrol is currently touring the United States. The group stopped by NPR to perform a few songs and chat about its latest album.

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