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.
How workers without legal immigration status have been aiding labor investigations
Thousands of workers in the U.S. illegally have gotten deportation protections from the government in exchange for participation in labor investigations. The future of the program is uncertain.
Remembering an Altadena father and son who died in the Eaton Fire
The wildfires in Los Angeles have destroyed thousands of homes, buildings and cars. They've also taken the lives of many people, including a father and son in Altadena, Anthony and Justin Mitchell.
Though not their purpose, some economic and social policies can help prevent suicide
Rates of suicide attempts have increased significantly for certain groups. Researchers found that some of the most effective strategies to combat the issue are not intended to help with suicide risk.
Invasive crabs threatened West Coast ecosystems for decades. One solution? Otters
NPR's Juana Summers speaks to researcher Rikke Jeppesen about her work on how sea otters, which were hunted to almost near extinction, have been able to thrive by eating up to 120,000 crabs a year.
Saber teeth in predators evolved many times. Did it lead to their extinction?
Saber teeth — the large fangs of saber-tooth cat fame — are fearsome. They evolved at least five times in predators that are now extinct, but there's been something of a mystery as to why.
Why a deal between Space X and the Italian government has become so controversial
In Italy, questions swirl around a possible deal between Elon Musk's Space X company and the far-right government.
Insights from an expert on large urban fires and how to prevent them
What happens when wild fires reach the city? NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with fire historian Steve Pyne about the ways in which the fire threat is changing.
A look at the upcoming hearings for Trump's cabinet nominees
Hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees begins on Tuesday and ramp up on Wednesday. Here's what to look for.
Breaking down the debate among conservatives over the H-1B visa program
In recent weeks, there's been a debate among conservatives over the H-1B visa program. State Department data shows that workers from India received the majority of H-1B visas issued last year.
