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The pandemic drove U.S. life expectancy down again in 2021 even though life-saving vaccines were widely available.

Albert Pujols is making his return to St. Louis after more than 10 years away. Cardinals fans have given him a warm welcome home despite a bitter breakup after the 2011 World Series.

Georgia officials now allow the sale and soon the cultivation of water spinach. It can be an invasive species if not controlled.

NPR's Alex Chadwick talks with James Taylor about how an informal jam in the studio resulted in his new recording of the original version of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas."

Jeremy Bloom delays a promising career in college football to focus on becoming one of the best mogul skiers in the world. His eyes are on the Salt Lake City Olympics. Howard Berkes has the story.

We have gathered the stories from five people who talk about a "first" Christmas. Fr. Morgan Silbaugh tells of his first sermon. Ann Howard remembers her first sober Christmas. Jenny Spinner tells of her first vegetarian Christmas. Michael Alvear tells of his first Christmas in the United States. And Clea Simon shares the first Christmas after her father died.

Artist Steve Keene has produced more than 100,000 paintings, which he sells for a few dollars each. He talks with Scott Simon on Weekend Edition Saturday about why he considers his work a sport. Visit him online at http://www.stevekeene.com.

As President Bush aims to develop a missile defense shield, experts warn the limitations that killed a Cold War system could pose similar problems today. NPR's Brian Naylor looks at the Nike missile system.

The Islamic world once led the globe in science and religious tolerance. But in his new book on Islam, historian Bernard Lewis describes a culture in turmoil. Lewis talks with All Things Considered host Robert Siegel about the politics of hate and historic choices ahead.

Hundreds of bald eagles are descending on Iowa's Red Rock Lake, where a dam makes it easy for the birds to fish.