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Morey, a well-known surfer in Southern California in the '50s and '60s, invented the Boogie Board in 1971 in Hawaii. Morey's invention remains a popular choice for those wanting to ride some waves.

The notions of freedom, democracy and free speech are sometimes difficult for adults to comprehend and express. NPR's Neva Grant visits a group of eighth-graders trying to make sense of the First Amendment. It's part of Morning Edition "Citizen Student" series on civics education.

A new off-Broadway play is all about hats -- sort of. Based on a book of photos by photographer Michael Cunningham and journalist Craig Marberry, Crowns tells the story of six African-American women through the hats they wear to church. On Weekend Edition Saturday, Jeff Lunden reports. Online, view a photo gallery of costume sketches for the play.

Country singer-songwriter Billy Joe Shaver has lived through some hard times, but nothing compares to the past three years. In that time, his mother, wife and son all died. Then Shaver suffered a massive heart attack. NPR's Bob Edwards interviews Shaver about his new CD and the therapeutic benefit of writing songs.

Henry Ruggs III, a wide receiver with the Las Vegas Raiders, was released by the team hours after details were made public of Tuesday's fatal crash.

The artist, born Terence Wilson, sang about issues of racism and poverty in the music of the pioneering reggae band.

The agreement covers 95 nations, but it omits hard-hit countries such as Russia, Turkey, Brazil, and Mexico. Pfizer said it is seeking authorization for emergency use of the medication in the U.S.

U.S. journalist Danny Fenster was sentenced to 11 years in prison in Myanmar. He was found guilty of incitement and two other charges.

Nearly 14% of all fully vaccinated adults 18 and older across the state have received a booster shot, according to CDC.

Oakland, Calif., is getting its first Indigenous restaurant in November, which will serve items like bison blueberry sausage and venison meatballs.