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Alex Youn has spent the year since his mother and sister's deaths trying to figure out what went wrong in their case. He discovered loopholes in the criminal justice system, and turned those loopholes into law to protect future domestic violence victims.

His mom and sister were killed by domestic violence. Now, he's trying to help others

Alex Youn's sister had taken legal steps to protect herself from her violent estranged husband. She and her mother were killed anyway. Youn used clues she left to change loopholes in Tennessee law.

Some economists have argued that student loan forgiveness could narrow the racial wealth gap. By how much?

The effects of Biden's student loan forgiveness on non-white borrowers

President Biden recently announced a student loan forgiveness plan. Is it enough for those borrowers who shoulder the most financial burden?

Texans are paying for state's ban on business when firms stop investing in firearms

Texas laws bar Wall Street firms from operating in the state if they stop investing in firearms and fossil fuels. An analysis shows that has cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars this year.

How climate change could be impacting pathogenic diseases

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with climate scientist Camilo Mora on what impact climate change is having on pathogenic diseases.

Antonio Sanchez, performing during The Nearness Of You Benefit Concert at Lincoln Center on Jan. 20, 2015 in New York.

Grammy-winning drummer Antonio Sanchez discusses the making of 'Bad Hombre Vol. II'

The Grammy-winning jazz drummer Antonio Sanchez returns with a stacked list of guest artists, including his legendary abuelo, for the second volume of his Bad Hombre project.

How U.S. allies view the country a year after its withdrawal from Afghanistan

It has been a year since the U.S. withdrew its troops from Afghanistan. Some of the United States' strongest allies were vocal in their criticism, but how do they view the U.S. today?

Russian forces raised a Soviet-era flag in Kherson after capturing the southern Ukrainian city early in the current war. Ukraine carried out new attacks in the Kherson region on Monday, raising the possibility that it is launching a counteroffensive. This photo was taken on May 20 at the World War II memorial in Kherson.

Ukrainian attacks suggest offensive may be underway in the south

Ukraine has been talking for weeks about a counteroffensive against Russian forces in the southern city of Kherson. Without saying so explicitly, Ukrainian attacks suggested an operation is underway.

Shane Hernandez and Tudor Dixon at the state Republican Party convention on Aug. 27, 2022.

During raucous state convention, Mich. GOP picks Hernandez for lieutenant governor

Former state Rep. Shane Hernandez will be Tudor Dixon's running mate on the Republican ticket - despite threats from one of Dixon's opponents in the gubernatorial primary.

Fresh Air's summer music interviews: Queen guitarist Brian May

Terry Gross spoke with Queen lead guitarist Brian May in 2010 about recording the many vocals in "Bohemian Rhapsody," writing the anthem "We Will Rock You" and getting a PhD in astrophysics.

Serena Williams, of the United States, makes a heart with her hands after defeating Danka Kovinic, of Montenegro, during the first round of the US Open tennis championships, Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, in New York.

Serena Williams wins her first match of her last U.S. Open

The transcendent star of women's tennis delays her farewell after defeating Danka Kovinic Monday night in her opening match of the U.S. Open.

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