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Swensen made billions for Yale and revolutionized the way Universities and other nonprofits invest. And he strove to teach everyday people how to invest without getting fleeced by Wall Street.

It plays a big role in deciding which vaccines kids and adults get routinely, what's covered by insurance and which shots are made available free to low-income kids.

Lil Nas X is breaking Billboard records and barriers through his music — the pop-rap star joins All Things Considered to discuss his debut album Montero.

Florida Senate President Bill Galvano is paving the way for a new transportation plan as the legislative session kicks into gear. But a bumpy road could...

In "The Power of One," Haugen shares the moments of her life that gave her the strength — including the tragic death of her childhood best friend and a debilitating illness that left her temporarily unable to work or walk.

In 1947, Indiana teenager John Miley began recording radio sports broadcasts. There are now more than 44,000 of them in his collection.

As 2024 nears its end, we take a look at some memorable podcasts from NPR member stations that we featured this year.

Scientists have created an AI version of a monkey brain that recognizes images without requiring the massive computing power of existing AI systems.

Warner Bros. Discovery said it's merging with Skydance-owned Paramount after Netflix indicated it would not attempt to best its rival's bid.

More than 30,000 Russians have arrived in the country of Georgia since Russia invaded Ukraine. Russians are fleeing not war, but their own government. And they say they can't go back.

President Carter delivered a crucial speech on July 15, 1979. As we look back at his life and administration -- what does his so called "malaise" speech say about Carter?

In his new book, 'Fair Doses,' epidemiologist Seth Berkley discusses what went right -- and wrong -- with COVID vaccine distribution and whether the world is ready if a new pandemic were to strike.

A University of South Florida graduate who was one of the lawyers in a ground-breaking gay and lesbian rights case will speak at his alma mater Thursday…

Ukrainian refugees arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border are enjoying expedited admission to the U.S. But children who arrive with family other than their parents are still being separated and detained.

Twitter is trying to strike a difficult balance in India after the government demanded it block hundreds of accounts, putting a spotlight on the power of big Internet platforms over free expression.

T.E. Lawrence, the British officer who played a key role in the Middle East during World War I, served as one of that war's few romantic champions. Scott Anderson's Lawrence in Arabia explains how Lawrence used his knowledge of Arab culture and medieval history to advance British causes.

Democrats are feeling demoralized after Republicans were able to hold onto a House seat in the Atlanta suburbs. Both sides raised huge amounts of money to pour into the race.

Florida’s rapid rise in the number of coronavirus cases is derailing plans for some businesses to reopen.In a Twitter announcement last Friday, the state…

A long political campaign for veterans hurt by toxic exposures resulted in the largest expansion of VA care in decades. Advocates are urging veterans to access retroactive benefits.

Federal agencies had a Wednesday deadline to place employees of DEIA offices on paid leave -- and to take down any of mention of DEIA programs and initiatives from agency websites and social media.

The ceasefire with Iran is under strain. In Lebanon and Gaza, the truce deals exist only on paper.

The members of Recap, four young women of color from New Jersey, have built a mission of gender equity into their striking debut album.

In her book Get Me Out: A History of Childbirth from the Garden of Eden to the Sperm Bank, Randi Hutter Epstein describes doctors who made great medical advances, but who had surprising flaws. Dr. J. Marion Sims, who is credited with curing vaginal fistulas, practiced on slave women, "stitching them up over and over and over again."

Who hasn't dreamed about taking off on a motorcycle, with nothing but the open road ahead? Commentator Jonathan Bastian did just that, and recommends three reads that helped him along the way.

At Christmas, they performed The Nutcracker. As Easter approaches, they and their mom are among millions who've been scattered by violence, separated from their old lives, facing an uncertain future.