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The parents of a transgender child are fighting the Texas governor and attorney general, after child protective services began investigating the family for getting their child gender-affirming care.

The Jan. 6 panel votes to subpoena Donald Trump. The U.K. is training Ukrainian civilians to fight against Russia. Mexico is dealing with a massive data leak that uncovered some closely-kept secrets.

She'll be the the first Australian woman to reach the final of her home major tournament in more than four decades.

Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)

The poet and playwright wrestles with the idea of being an activist in America today in its various forms, meanings and misunderstandings.

NPR's Sarah Chayes reports on the rebirth of the rich musical tradition of the French island of Corsica. Back in the 1970's, when musicologists first started reviving ancient folk melodies, French authorities worried the songs could fuel separatism. Corsican nationalists did, indeed, use the island's unique polyphonic singing style to boost support for their cause. But many musicians object to the notion that their art is political. (5:45) You can find this music at http://www.corsicata.com/en/ There is also other Corsican music available from Harmonia Mundia, a US distributed label Harmonia Mundi HMC 901256 title: Corsica chants polyphoniques E Voce di u Cumune they have a web site http://www.harmoniamundi.com/hmUS/homeUS.asp Also there is a little shop in Corsica if you speak French. 011 334 9550

Pianist and singer Vienna Teng recorded most of her debut full-length CD, Waking Hour, while studying computer science at Stanford University. After graduating in 2000, Teng took a job as a computer engineer, but quit this past spring to perform her music around the country. NPR's Liane Hansen talks with Teng about her music.

This year, John Henry Faulk's Christmas story won't be broadcast on air, but it is available as an MP3 download on npr.org. And folksinger Oscar Brand, host of public radio's "Folksong Festival," celebrates 60 years on the radio.

It's been nearly 35 years since legendary baker Rose Levy Beranbaum released the iconic "Cake Bible," which quickly became every baker's guide to all things cake.

After threatening to sever ties with the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts, Defense Secretary Hegseth announced a 6-month reprieve