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Our most popular stories not about the pandemic included: advice on raising helpful kids, boy band BTS's U.N. appearance, why South Africa banned alcohol — and a very scary virus called Nipah.

Russia's Interfax news, citing the military, reports that 10,000 troops are returning to their "permanent deployment points" from the border region.

We asked children's media experts to recommend their favorite new books, TV shows and video games with characters and storylines representing the diversity of the U.S.

UCLA, Virginia, Boston College and Miami bow out of their bowl games because of an insufficient number of players. Rosters also are depleted by injuries and players opting out of games.

Husband and wife writing duo Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson say they wanted their show to subvert stereotypes about gender.

A federal program reimburses families up to $9,000 for funeral costs for loved ones who died of COVID-19. But many eligible families have not applied for assistance.

NPR's Eyder Peralta talks to David Iaconangelo of E&E News about New York City's recent ban on natural gas in new buildings and its national implications.

Nearly half of the seven-member band have now tested positive, after returning to South Korea from abroad earlier this month.

The archbishop is being remembered around the world for his commitment to equality and justice and his "impish" sense of humor.

The R&B star got his first big break less than two years ago with a feature on the Drake hit "Chicago Freestyle." Since then, he's released hit after hit.

In his hometown of Cape Town, South Africans mourn Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Music was a buoy during the turbulent times of 2021. Here's a sampling of some meaningful tracks.