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One hundred years ago, German psychiatrist Alois Alzheimer first described the puzzling symptoms now known as Alzheimer's disease. Billions of dollars have since gone to research for a cure, but some scientists think that money is better spent on prevention and care.

For many Americans, high humidity will make it feel in the triple digits. The National Weather Service is urging people to prepare to protect themselves from the dangers of extreme heat.

The Mexican roots band's new album is dedicated to the music of 19th-century one-man circuses. A true melting pot, Maroma draws on everything from polkas and mambos to Dixieland jazz.

No, that's not a typo. Austria is hunting for a kangaroo of unknown origin that has been seen hopping about in the area of Hellmonsodt.

The iconic Mexican vocalist and composer Lila Downs uses music to celebrate the chile pepper.

Journalist Jennifer 8. Lee talks about her hunt for the origins of familiar Chinese-American dishes — exploring the hidden spots where these two cultures have combined to form a new cuisine.

On the producer's latest album, booming drumheads and vocal melodies that might go back centuries coexist with rhythmic sound effects and club-friendly beats.

A hefty donation to the Library of Congress will fund new spaces and exhibitions. The first one is scheduled for next year.

Across six locations in Indonesia, NPR spoke with locals about how nickel mining is changing the land and daily life. It's brought jobs, but also concerns about environmental damage and public health.

Pioneer Day is akin to the Fourth of July for Utah. Pioneers coming here kicked off the birth of the state and gave the persecuted Latter-day Saints a homeland. This year, one celebration acknowledged treatment of Native Americans.