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Dr. James "Butch" Rosser was a pioneer in minimally invasive surgery in the 1990s.

Researchers found our brains go through five distinct phases from birth to old age.

The album "Little Old You" tackles big themes, including the mysteries of the natural world, as well as silly ones like gargling.

At 16 years old, Johns led a student walkout in her hometown of Farmville, Virginia, protesting unequal education opportunities for Black students.

Thousands of students have already filled out the FAFSA this year.

Trump is trying to pressure Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro to step down.

NPR is tracking the record number of congressional lawmakers — now more than 1 in 10 current members — who have announced plans to retire or run for a different office in 2026.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

We talk all things Jane Austen in celebration of the 250th anniversary of her birth. First, Iowa City-based artist Sonja Strathearn began making Regency-era attire three years ago to attend The Jane Austen Fest and the obsession has only grown from there. Strathearn invites us into her closet to show off her Regency attire. Then, Nebbe speaks with author Curtis Sittenfeld, an Austen fan and the author of the 'Pride & Prejudice' reimagining, 'Eligible.' Finally, musicologist Marian Wilson Kimber talks about Austen's musical inclinations, the pieces in her playbook and the ways music influenced her books.

Iowa's attorney general says Roblox is harming children and is suing the gaming company. Republican leaders in the Iowa legislature talk about eminent domain. And Democratic candidate for governor Rob Sand is using his Christian faith to connect with voters.