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Most Cajuns, whose ancestors settled in southern Louisiana in the 17th century, spoke French up until World War II. But as Cajun culture is celebrated in music, film and food, only a fraction of the local population calls French its first language. NPR's Renee Montagne speaks with historian Shane Bernard about the Americanization of the Cajuns.

Companies at the giant festival in Austin found something everyone attending could use more of: battery power. Yahoo hid chargers in planters, while Mophie sent around a St. Bernard with a charger.

There have been protests and murder charges lodged against fired deputy sheriff who fatally shot an Illinois woman who had called 911 for help. A video tape of the shooting was released Monday.

Sonya Lea and her husband Richard Bandy had been married for more than 20 years when he had to have an operation for a rare cancer. Since then, he's been piecing together the puzzle of his past.

Secretary of Homeland Security nominee Bernard Kerik withdraws his name from consideration while the Democrats look for a new leader.

Lea Berman worked for President George W. Bush; Jeremy Bernard for President Obama. They draw on their White House experiences for a book about the importance of civility in getting things done.

Disgraced financier Bernard Madoff was in court Tuesday for a hearing on whether he is aware his lawyer has potential conflicts of interest. Madoff is expected to waive his right to a trial and plead guilty at a hearing Thursday.

New petition language is submitted to recall Albion's mayor pro-tem. More allegations of sexual harassment are made against Michigan Congressman John…

Peter Spring went to New Orleans to offer his skills as a piano tuner. He's helping repair instruments damaged by Hurricane Katrina.

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.