All Things Considered

Stories of the kingdom of Kaabu's reign have been told for generations through a kind of traditional song. Now, an archaeological dig has confirming the histories told and retold by griots.

People with dementia sometimes get agitated and frustrated. New services provide a sort of Netflix for dementia, with videos designed for this population — leaving out confusing plots or jarring ads.

On Wednesday, Britain's top court clarified the legal definition of a woman: Someone born biologically female. The ruling has implications for transgender rights.

In an effort to reach across political divides, a group of veterans has been holding regular gatherings to talk about it — all over a beer. They call the events "Pints and Patriotism."

Matt Ford, who covers the courts for The New Republic talks about Trump's idea to send '"homegrown criminals"-- U.S. citizens -- to prisons in El Salvador. He says it'd be flagrantly unconstitutional.

Two new studies suggest that stem cells are close to helping people with Parkinson's disease. The results are a victory for scientists who have spent decades trying to treat it with brain cells.

As fewer people attend church in the U.S., some religious institutions are wondering what to do with the land they own. In Austin, Texas, the answer is to build affordable housing.

Researchers and advocates have pushed back at what they consider inaccurate and stigmatizing comments made by the health secretary, and note the causes of autism are complex.

Even those not buying a vehicle will be insulated from auto tariff costs. They're going to send up the costs of parts and replacement cars – and, in turn, the costs of insurance for everybody.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with author Katie Kitamura on why she wanted to make her new novel Audition a puzzle, but not one to solve.

Many schools are mourning the loss of federal funds considered essential. One program in particular would help prepare teachers to work in rural areas where teachers are especially needed.

All 27 scientists at the CDC's viral hepatitis lab were told their duties were "unnecessary." Ongoing outbreak investigations have now been halted.