Science writer Mary Roach chronicles both the history and the latest science of body part replacement in her new book. She also answers the question: Is it kosher to receive an organ donation from a pig?

In an excerpt of her interview with Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso, Gross shares her life motto and talks about writing song lyrics in high school. The full episode explores the origins of Fresh Air.

Utah prosecutors charged Tyler Robinson, 22, with the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Officials say they are seeking the death penalty.

Jill Lepore writes about the strength and stability of America's founding document — and its capacity for change. And Angela Flournoy tracks the friendship of five young Black women over 20 years.

House Republicans released a short-term spending bill to fund the government until late November but Democrats are calling for further changes.

In the wake of Charlie Kirk's death, some Americans have lost their jobs for their posts about the killing on social media.

A United Nations human rights report says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

Criticism is growing over Kash Patel's handling of the investigation into who killed conservative Charlie Kirk.

Redford starred in "The Sting," "Butch Cassidy" and "The Sundance Kid," "Out of Africa," and dozens of other movies. He also founded the Sundance Institute in 1981.

NPR wants to hear from listeners whose lives have changed due to an increase in ICE operations, throughout the country.