Some domestic violence shelters say there are benefits to disclosing their locations
Domestic violence shelters have long kept their locations secret to protect victims. But some say being more open is actually safer, and easier on victims.
Iconic model Christmas train maker Lionel Trains celebrates 125 years
A Lionel toy train around the Christmas tree continues to be a fixture of holiday tradition in some families. The iconic American company is about to roll into its 125th anniversary.
Comedian Ilana Glazer talks new special and knowing when 'Broad City' should end
It's been a big year for Ilana Glazer. They're releasing Human Magic, a new Hulu standup special on Friday. Glazer talked about knowing when to end their hit show Broad City.
American swimmer Gretchen Walsh breaks 11 world records
The American swimmer Gretchen Walsh had a historic performance this weekend. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Braden Keith, the Editor-in-Chief and a co-founder/co-owner of SwimSwam.com, about this moment.
Portland's 'frog taxi' offers a life-saving lift to a struggling species
Each winter, Portland volunteers "taxi" Northern red-legged frogs to and from their egg-spawning ground. The service protects them from becoming roadkill on a highway.
Tulsi Gabbard's uphill battle to win confirmation as the nation's top intel chief
Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat who joined the Republican party this year, is facing an uphill battle to win Senate confirmation as country's top intel chief.
Luigi Mangione is indicted on murder charges for killing healthcare CEO
A New York grand jury has indicted the man accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Luigi Mangione faces murder charges for allegedly gunning Thompson down in a targeted attack.
Ukraine's security service confirms it was behind assassination of Russian general
A Russian lieutenant general accused of using banned chemicals on Ukrainian soldiers was assassinated Tuesday in Moscow.
Turns out the bald eagle wasn't the official U.S. bird until this week
It wasn't until this week that Congress passed a law making the bald eagle the official U.S. bird. And one man spearheaded the effort to get this done.
Talking with the first person to receive a new kind of pig kidney transplant
NPR visits first person to get a new kind of genetically modified pig kidney two weeks after undergoing the historic procedure.