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Congress passed gun control legislation in 1934 in response to gun-toting gangsters, with the NRA's blessing. David Greene talks with commentator Cokie Roberts about the history of gun regulation.

Even after a Harvard team took into account differences in age and weight among ancient specimens and knees today, they found that modern humans tend to have more osteoarthritis.

Medicaid expansion is a real possibility in Virginia this year. The matter will be taken up in a special session after lawmakers failed to agree on whether or not to do it in the regular session.

Firearms manufacturer Remington Outdoor Brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Bloomberg reporter Polly Mosendz about why the industry is suffering a downturn.

The choirmaster is known as the "Ed Sullivan of gospel" and has helped launch the careers of artists like Kirk Franklin and Yolanda Adams.

We have an update on the investigation in the Austin area bombings. The suspect died in an explosion in his car, police said.

The iconic rock song "Wild Thing" was written in 15 minutes, 50 years ago, and has since been licensed more than 7,300 times. Chip Taylor talks about the song he wrote that holds a special place in his heart.

Surprising members of Congress and the Republican Party, Rep. John Boehner of Ohio announced on Friday that he will step down at the end of October. Renee Montagne speaks with NPR's Susan Davis.

When a North Carolina man found a human leg in a grill, he tried to extend his 15 minutes of fame. Directors Clay Tweel and Bryan Carberry capture the wild tale in their documentary Finders Keepers.

Even laboratory mice have reasons to be happy.