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When Dr. Vanessa Grubbs fell in love with a man whose kidneys were failing, he'd been waiting for a transplant for years. Her book explores the ways racial inequity is embedded in the system.

About 300 Americans a year give a kidney to a complete stranger. Research says these people have a larger amygdala -- perhaps making them feel others' pain more than the average person.

Only about 300 to 400 people a year give a kidney to someone they never met. It's an act of generosity so unusual, a neuroscientist studies the people who do this.

Georgian chess legend Nona Gaprindashvili is suing Netflix for defamation. At issue is a line in the show's final episode that falsely says she hadn't played against male opponents.

About 300 Americans a year give a kidney to a complete stranger. Researchers have studied the brains of these very generous people, and say they may feel others' pain more than the average person. (This story first aired on All Things Considered on November 28, 2024.)

The soccer league capitalized on a groundswell of attention in 2024 thanks to a U.S. gold medal in the Olympic Games and a boom in interest in women's sports in general.

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Politico reporter Jesús Rodríguez about how the Spanish-language websites of many Democratic presidential candidates appear to be mostly Google translations.

Border security is seen as a strength for Republicans, but along Arizona's southern border, many mayors are backing the Democrat in the state's race for U.S. Senate, as well as Vice President Harris.

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Brian Cheung of NBC News about a rock-paper-scissors competition in New Jersey with a $10,000 first prize.

Lionel Messi answered questions about age and injury with a hat trick in Argentina's World Cup opener. CBS Sports Golazo Network's Nico Cantor explains what makes the 38-year-old Messi so unique.