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Black Americans are more likely than whites to develop Alzheimer's. Yet black people studied appeared to have lower levels of a toxic substance associated with the disease, researchers say.

President Trump is ratcheting up his argument that there's a crisis at the U.S. southern border that necessitates a wall. But Democrats aren't buying it, and the partial government shutdown goes on.

China is extending its reach into emigre communities overseas in remarkable ways. Harnessing their energy, know-how and capital is one more facet of President Xi Jinping's "Chinese dream."

Before 2020, the Karen was known by other names. NPR's Code Switch looks at the evolution of the entitled white woman, how her name has changed, but her behavior – and its consequences – not so much.

In Louisville, racial justice protests have continued for months since police shot and killed Breonna Taylor inside her home during an overnight police raid. Protesters want the officers charged.

Americans can now travel to Ireland, although they have to quarantine when they arrive – and while many Irish people say they miss the Americans, they'd prefer they stay at home.

David Greene talks to Christylez Bacon, a rapper based in Washington D.C., about his song "Quarantined," which describes the conditions he's seen in the nation's capital during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Chicago Bears kicker missed a game-winning field goal Sunday night, after the Eagles called time-out. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with economist Toby Moskowitz about the practice of icing a player.

After months of pressure, Tennessee's governor granted clemency to Cyntoia Brown, who was convicted of murder at 16. She killed a man who had paid to have sex with her.

While President Biden was addressing Congress, his message was also for people watching at home — voters whose support he will need to secure a run for a second term.