It's Hard To Miss Shanghai's Amazing Styrofoam Men
Men driving mountains of plastic foam are a common sight in Shanghai, but this guy is in a league of his own.
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Aung San Suu Kyi's Party Takes Control Of Myanmar's Parliament
The change comes after years of strife — and a weekend of celebration in Myanmar. But by law, Suu Kyi is barred from assuming the presidency.
The Stream: Iowa Caucuses Edition
Live news, photos and analysis from NPR's political team on the ground in Iowa and in Washington, D.C. Updated all night.
Why Some Still Can't Find Jobs As The Economy Nears 'Full Employment'
To economists, the phrase means job seekers roughly equal job openings. Unemployment is at 5 percent, but depending on where you live, your race or your education level, you still might not find work.
Does Egypt's Law Protect 'Short-Term Brides' Or Formalize Trafficking?
Egypt has vowed stricter enforcement of a law requiring foreign men to pay if they marry much younger women. Activists say the country enshrines a practice that amounts to sex trafficking.
The Iowa Caucuses: 5 Things To Watch
Republicans and Democrats in Iowa caucus Monday night. Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders have attracted huge crowds, but can they turn them out to caucus?
On The Bubble: Whose White House Dreams Will Burst First?
Don't expect a parade of once-hopefuls trudging to microphones to quit the day after the caucuses. But the die will have been cast. Iowa doesn't kill candidacies; it puts them on life support.
Boko Haram Attacks Village In Nigeria; Dozens Reportedly Dead
A survivor told The Associated Press he heard the screams of children as militants firebombed the village of Dalori. It was the third attack this week suspected to have been carried out by the group.
How Predictive Are Iowa And New Hampshire?
The two early states suck up a lot of the attention, but their track records at picking presidents are spotty at best. That doesn't mean they don't matter, though.
Church Doctrine Complicates Situation For Pregnant Women In Zika-Affected Areas
Some governments responded to the Zika epidemic by asking women to delay getting pregnant. Missionary doctor David Vanderpool says the reality for women in Zika-affected areas is far more complex.