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Scientists have known for decades that many animals use the Earth's magnetic field for navigation. It's less clear how they do it. A new study suggests earthworms may be a good way to figure it out. (This story first aired on All Things Considered on October 15, 2025.)

Crowds of protestors gathered in cities and towns across the nation on Saturday to protest against President Trump. And there is no sign of a breakthrough to end the government shutdown.

Across the United States on Sunday, from Boise to Baltimore and San Diego to St. Louis, scores of people showed up to challenge President Trump and his administration as part of the "No Kings" protests.

Thousands of Kaiser Permanente health care workers went on strike last week. NPR's Don Gonyea speaks to John August, a labor expert, about the growing number of strikes in the industry.

Trade tensions have flared again between the U.S. and China as the leaders of the two economic superpowers prepare to meet later this month.

When Oscar Wilde was jailed for "gross indecency," a charge historically used to criminalize gay sex, his library card was revoked. 130 years later, the British Library has re-issued it.

Gospel music has always played a big role in American culture. Now, the music's wide-ranging history is being celebrated at Nashville's new Museum of Christian & Gospel Music.

In an extraordinary journey, a Palestinian man used a jet ski to cross the Mediterranean Sea and reach Europe after he fled the war in Gaza.

NPR's Don Gonyea talks to McKay Coppins from The Atlantic about how the new president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dallin H. Oaks, will guide the church.

NPR's Don Gonyea rides around Detroit with producer and musician, Don Was. He's assembled a new band from the Motor City to honor its musical legacy on the album, "Groove In The Face Of Adversity."