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African giant pouched rats use their acute sense of smell to sniff out landmines and detect TB in sputum samples. Now, they are set to become search-and-rescue specialists too.

School districts from Utah to Ohio to Alabama are spending thousands of dollars on these tools, despite research showing the technology is far from reliable.

From across the country, NPR member station visual journalists have documented events in their states and cities. These images represent some of the year's most remarkable stories.

The coronavirus, the rescue of an abused elephant, harassment of Black diplomats and the hunt for Nazi-looted instruments are some of the subjects of the year's most popular NPR international stories.

Mueller is not recommending any more indictments, a senior Justice Department official said. Members of Congress in both parties are calling for the report to be released.

Wandering, and "elopement," are frightening and dangerous behaviors by people with dementia. For some families, it is the point when they begin to seek institutional care for their loved one.

Iran held annual military drills with Russia on Thursday as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East.

President Trump has alleged criminal activity by the Obama administration, while former President Barack Obama said Saturday that some "so-called grownups" are falling down on the job.

Populist politicians and right-wing media have convinced many voters that U.S. aid for Ukraine is a waste of money. Domestic problems should take precedent, they say.

Wray will field questions from GOP Chairman Jim Jordan and other Judiciary Republicans who accuse the agency of "weaponizing" its power for political reasons.