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After a decade of research, a couple from Maine has just published a book of seafaring folk songs rarely heard in the last 80 years.

In December 2003, fitness journalist Stefani Jackenthal competed in the Mild Seven Outdoor Quest, an annual four-day adventure race with a $200,000 prize. The event, held on the island of Borneo, involved kayaking, biking, rock climbing and running -- a lot of running. Hear her audio diary.

Spindle, a sculpture that features eight cars impaled on a 50-foot spike, gained worldwide exposure in Wayne's World. It is slated for removal in order to make way for a Walgreens in Berwyn, Ill. Dustin Shuler, the sculptor, talks about his work and the controversy.

The winner of round seven of the Three-Minute Fiction contest will be announced in a few weeks. Weekends on All Things Considered guest host Rebecca Roberts introduces Darius Kroger by William Sirson from Laramie, Wyoming. More stories from the contest can be found at npr.org/threeminutefiction.

When children ride on their parent's shoulders, a new helmet lets them steer. It vibrates to show which direction they want to go.

The UK Parliament voted in favor a report that concluded former Prime Minister Boris Johnson purposefully misled his fellow lawmakers over parties that took place at his residence during the pandemic.

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson finished fourth among Democrats competing in the Iowa caucuses. Despite garnering just 2 percent support, he is pledging to keep up his bid for the presidency at least through New Hampshire.

Researchers have published a new map highlighting the human impact on oceans worldwide. Their findings show oceans are in serious trouble, with declining fish stocks, disappearing coral reefs, and changing water chemistry.

The new French-toast inspired cookie is called Toast-Yay! The Girl Scouts say they will begin selling cookies in January — online and through virtual cookie booths.

When a cargo ship sunk off the cost of Scotland almost 80 years ago, it was carrying 28,000 cases of whiskey. The auction company says the whiskey is not safe to drink.