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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with multi-platinum singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant about her ninth solo studio album, "Keep Your Courage," and the musical influences in her life.

Gentrification is making it harder for some people to stay in their neighborhoods. One solution: community land trusts, which buy up properties and then keep the homes there affordable.

A teenager in a hijab is Mumbai's latest hip-hop sensation. Saniya Mistri Qayammuddi raps about growing up Muslim and female in India.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with biologist Lilach Hadany about the noises plants make when stressed.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Alicia Bannon of the Brennan Center, about potential reforms to selecting state judges following the $40 million Wisconsin Supreme Court election.

Americans love French fries. But what about the ones at the bottom of the bag that get greasy and wet? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Bon Appetit's Karen Yuan about her love of soggy fries.

The Good Friday Agreement, signed 20 years ago Tuesday, ended the period of sectarian violence known as the Troubles. Former Sen. George Mitchell helped broker the deal.

Some districts could operate for years on money they’ve stashed away

The 87-year-old Buddhist high priest says he "regrets" kissing a young boy on the lips and asking him to "suck my tongue." A video capturing the incident went viral on social media, sparking outrage.

Hope Church has called a building at 1304 E. Empire St. home since 2018. But the fire safety requirements city officials say are necessary are set to displace the church.