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New education data show progress for many students in the U.S. after they spent years in online classrooms. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Jill Barshay, a writer at The Hechinger Report.

Three sisters set out to learn why many of the people in their family develop Alzheimer's disease in middle age — and what they can do about it.

In a country where open expressions of sorrow can be interpreted as political, Peng Haitao's piano performance in public strikes a chord with many in China.

NPR's Ari Shaprio talks with Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Tyson about how twice as many white Alabamans are getting COVID-19 vaccinations as Black Alabamans. Birmingham is a case in point.

The number of people who have filed first-time claims for unemployment is updated Thursday. And on Friday, the government releases the April unemployment report.

A bill to expand federal compensation for victims of U.S. nuclear testing failed in the last Congress despite bipartisan support. A new bill has created strange political bedfellows.

Queen Elizabeth visited Northern Ireland Wednesday and shook hands with Martin McGuinness, former commander of the Provisional Irish Republican Army. The queen's cousin was among the nearly 2,000 victims of the Irish Republicans' violent campaign against British rule.

Marilyn Gouin wears many hats at WEMU but her main responsibility is that of Donor Services Manager, making sure your pledge of support is processed and any requested premiums are sent. In addition, she is the staff photographer, volunteer coordinator, traffic manager, the station’s archivist, and unofficial manager of the business office. You have probably either spoken to her on the phone when calling in a pledge or have a question about a pledge or have seen her at a WEMU event with a camera in her hands.

Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan and Stevie Nicks are among the artists who have sold off all or part of their back catalogs. Why are they forgoing future royalties and creative control over their songs?

Producer Chris Strachwitz was responsible for many recordings of roots music. He died last week at the age of 91.