Bald Eagle Caught Elegantly ... Swimming?
A viral video shows another side of the U.S. national bird. As it turns out, bald eagles frequently swim, moving through the water using an avian-style butterfly stroke.
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Women's World Cup: First Week Brings Big Wins, Gorgeous Goals — And Some Controversy
A U.S. squad that just might be the best ever is already making history. Italy is doing better than expected, while Brazil and Australia have had rockier paths.
What The U.S. Military Knows About The Attacks On Oil Tankers In The Gulf Of Oman
Before the two tankers were attacked Thursday there were four other ships attacked in the last month around the Persian Gulf. The U.S. Navy watches the sea lanes there closely.
What's Behind The Killings Of Several Black Trans Women In Dallas?
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Carmarion D. Anderson, executive director of the Dallas-based non-profit group Black Transwomen Inc., about a string of violent attacks against trans women in Dallas.
Trump Blocked Congress From Seeing These Emails About The Census Unredacted
President Trump has claimed executive privilege over emails and memos that Democratic lawmakers say may reveal the real reason why the administration pushed for a census citizenship question.
Judge Sets Julian Assange Extradition Hearing For February
The founder of WikiLeaks faces charges from U.S. prosecutors that include conspiracy to hack government computer networks.
Attorneys Unveil Plan For National Settlement Of Lawsuits From Opioid Epidemic
Attorneys who represent hundreds of local governments have a new proposal for how to deal with the opioid crisis. They unveiled the framework for nationwide settlement in federal court on Friday.
As The 50th Anniversary Of Apollo 11 Nears, New Books Highlight The Mission's Legacy
These works make apparent how singular an achievement America's moon landing was — and show that half a century later we're still grappling to understand its long-term meaning.
Killing Coyotes Is Not As Effective As Once Thought, Researchers Say
Government agencies kill more than 68,000 coyotes a year to keep them from preying on livestock and big game. But scientists say tracking them might be a better solution.
Countries Are Ranked On Everything From Health To Happiness. What's The Point?
Nonprofits and advocacy groups use the rankings as a tool to name and shame countries into improving their policies. But the indexes do have some drawbacks.