An estranged son returns as a daughter in Norman Lear's family comedy 'Clean Slate' A new show from the late All in the Family producer centers on an Alabama widower and his trans daughter. Clean Slate delivers laughs and tenderness, courtesy of stars George Wallace and Laverne Cox. David Bianculli
FireAid concerts raise estimated $100 million for LA wildfire relief More than 30 artists, including Olivia Rodrigo, Rod Stewart, Dr. Dre and Joni Mitchell, performed at the benefit concert on Jan. 30. Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
A Stradivarius violin could sell for a record sum at auction. Is it worth the hype? Stradivarius violins often sell for millions. There's a long history behind them, and violinists who swear they sound better than modern ones. James Doubek
Miami Beach is continuing to crack down on spring break partiers It started last year, when the city launched an expensive ad campaign telling spring breakers that the party was over and announcing new curfews and fines, as well as heavier law enforcement. Manuela López Restrepo
How one man because addicted to day trading Many Americans are interested in the stock market and making money from it. But what happens if that interest becomes an addiction?
Overtaken by grief on a flight, a young woman was comforted by a stranger On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain: In 2008, when Cara Beth Rogers was a junior in college, her brother died in a tragic accident.
Ariana Grande says 'Wicked' was a gift — and is proud to be in the 'beautiful coven' As a kid, Grande loved singing karaoke with her family. "I looked up to Whitney and Mariah and Celine endlessly," she says. "I think that's a large part of the reason why I learned to sing." Tonya Mosley
Neil Gaiman's former nanny files rape, human trafficking lawsuit The lawsuit alleges that Gaiman coerced sexual services from his former live-in nanny, and that Palmer "knowingly benefited" from Gaiman's actions. Andrew Limbong
Pastor pushed out after parishioners complain about focus on racial justice Leaders of a Baptist church in North Carolina ousted the pastor after congregants started leaving. A secret tape provides a rare look at the debate when a message threatens a business model. Frank Langfitt
Robell Awake discusses his new book 'A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects' Robell Awake is a chairmaker and scholar based in Atlanta, Georgia. He speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about his new book, "A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects." Michel Martin