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These neurons in the abdomen help form the gut-brain connection

Scientists have identified two types of brain cells in the abdomen that appear to control different aspects of digestion.

Saxophonist Devin Daniels and trumpeter Julien Knowles distinguished themselves on breakthrough releases this year — Knowles on his solo debut, As Many, As One, and Davis on his own own star-making LesGo!, each of which features the other as a crucial contributor.

The Essential Jazz Discoveries of 2024

This year's unmissable jazz releases came in two flavors: breakthrough releases by driven young newcomers, and a heap of unearthed treasures from the vault.

A photo of the trophy from the Game Awards.

The Game Awards 2024: Key nominees and what to expect

Co-host A Martinez and NPR gaming editor James Mastromarino discuss the nominees of this year's Game Awards and their significance in gaming culture

UHC murder suspect railed about U.S. health care. Here's what he missed

The man charged in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was critical of U.S. health care. Experts say the system's problems are complex and can't be pinned on one player or industry.

Budget airlines are struggling. Their solution? Go upscale

NPR's A Martinez talks to Kyle Potter of Thrifty Traveler, about what the change says about the future of flying on the cheap.

This is a locator map for Afghanistan with its capital, Kabul.

An explosion in the Afghan capital kills the Taliban refugee minister

The explosion struck inside the ministry, killing Khalil Haqqani, officials said. His last official photo showed him at a meeting chaired by the deputy prime minister earlier Wednesday.

Sheldon "Timothy" Herrington Jr., center, who was on trial for the murder of University of Mississippi student Jimmie "Jay" Lee, joins family as they leave court after a mistrial was declared, at the Lafayette County Courthouse in Oxford, Miss. on Wednesday.

Judge declares mistrial over killing of gay University of Mississippi student

Jimmy "Jay" Lee's body has never been found, but a judge declared him dead. Jurors said they were unable to reach a verdict after over nine and a half hours of deliberation.

This undated photograph released in April 2022 by France's military shows Russian mercenaries boarding a helicopter in northern Mali.]

Rights group accuses Russian mercenaries of abuses against civilians in Mali

Malian armed forces, the Russia-backed Wagner Group and jihadi groups deliberately killed civilians and burned homes in Mali according to Human Rights Watch.

A protester holds a sign as the Republican-dominated North Carolina House convened to complete the override of Gov. Cooper's veto, Dec. 11, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C.

North Carolina GOP lawmakers enact a law eroding the Democratic governor's powers

North Carolina lawmakers have enacted a law over the governor's veto that would diminish the powers afforded to his successor and other other Democratic statewide winners in the Nov. 5 elections.

Students in class at George Washington Elementary School in Madera on Oct. 29, 2024. California and Massachusetts banned bilingual education for almost 20 years and then reversed their bans at about the same time seven years ago.

California banned bilingual education for almost 20 years. It still hasn’t recovered

The Education Department can’t — and the Legislature won’t — do what it takes to repair the damage.

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