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Zwetschgendatschi is the Bavarian word for plum cake. The dessert uses Damson plums, which are only in season for a few weeks each year.

Zwetschgendatschi, A Mouthful That Captures The Perfect Plum

Bavarian plum cake reminds Gesine Bullock-Prado of her mother and childhood split between Germany and the U.S. The dessert uses Damson plums, which are only in season for a short time each summer.

Attendees march during a rally encouraging voters to vote yes on Amendment 2, which would add a permanent abortion ban to Kentucky's state constitution at the state Capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky, on October 1, 2022.

Here are the places where abortion is on the ballot (in one way or another) this week

Abortion is on the ballot in California, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana and Vermont, but it's also playing a major role in races for governor, attorney general and state supreme courts nationwide.

Why retaining poll workers in this contentious election year is a challenge

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Tate Fall, elections director for Cobb County, Ga., about challenges in hiring and retaining poll workers.

Panama was found to have the most people with high well-being, and Afghanistan the least, in a new Gallup world index.

U.S. Slips In World Well-Being Rankings; Panama Is No. 1

As a region, the Americas fare quite well in Gallup's new global index of personal well-being, but the U.S. fell from No. 12 to No. 23 worldwide.

What the world was talking about on Facebook in 2013. The social media site released a review of the most popular topics, events, and places Wednesday.

The Things We Did And Said In 2013, According To Facebook

After a few moments of review, the top life events people reported in 2013 can read like a 10-sentence short story — perhaps a fable, or a coming-of-age tale. In the U.S., hot topics included the Super Bowl, Pope Francis, and the Harlem Shake.

García's new album <em>Candela</em> is the sparkling finale in a trilogy of albums with Dominican-influenced sounds.

Vicente García: A Pop-Fusion Star On A Mission To Stay Authentic

The higher the Dominican singer-songwriter's star rises, the tighter he grips his artistic freedom. The new Candela caps a trio of albums connecting dots between bachata, merengue, trap, pop and more.

Students work on decorating three doors for the “Home/Un Hogar” exhibition at The Art Base in Basalt on Nov. 30, 2023. They chose three colors to reflect their feelings about adjusting to a new country: Black for fear, green for distance and blue for loneliness. The doors also have other decorations and additions.

‘It makes them feel valued’: Collaboration between high school and art gallery celebrates the work of immigrant students

The program, called “Home/Un Hogar,” is designed to help “newcomer” students adjust to a new place and express how they feel through painting and poetry.

K-pop surges on the album chart, and Shaboozey ties an all-time record

The pop charts this week are full of milestones, from a trio of K-pop acts crashing the top of the album chart to the year's biggest hit matching the longest-ever run atop the singles chart.

The U.S. flag flies at half-staff in honor of former President George H.W. Bush outside the Capitol in Washington, D.C., Monday. Top Hill leaders planned on a stopgap funding bill to avoid a partial shutdown at the end of the week.

Congress Poised To Punt On Government Spending Fight Over Border Wall

After the death of former President George H.W. Bush top Hill leaders decided to prepare a two-week funding bill to postpone a fight over President Trump's demand for $5 billion for a border wall.

Steve Pearce of the Boston Red Sox hits a three-run double in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium Saturday.

Red Sox Rally In The 9th To Beat Dodgers, Lead Series 3-1

The Red Sox are one win away from their ninth World Series title after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-6 on their home turf Saturday night.

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