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.
Outgoing CIA Dir. Bill Burns shares his outlook on Russia, Mideast and ISIS
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to outgoing CIA Director Bill Burns about the handling of Russia, the Mideast, and security threats during his tenure, plus what lies ahead for the intel community.
Carter to be laid to rest in Georgia following today's funeral service
Former president Jimmy Carter will be laid to rest in his hometown of Plains, Ga. He died Dec. 29 at the age of 100, and was honored with a National Funeral Service in Washington, D.C.
How several major landmarks are doing in the Los Angeles fires
Seven Los Angeles landmarks and how they're affected by the fires raging across the region.
The latest on the fires burning across southern California
Destructive winds not seen in more than a decade have led to multiple fires burning across Southern California. Here's the latest information.
A 9/11 plea deal is in doubt: Unpacking the legal drama
The DOJ has asked to stop the alleged 9/11 mastermind from pleading guilt at Guantanamo -- even though two U.S. military courts already rejected the Defense Secretary's attempt to block the plea.
Random people in a New York park play NPR's 'Wild Card'
NPR's Rachel Martin asks people in Washington Square Park in New York City to answer questions from the Wild Card deck.
How meat eaters can have gut microbes as healthy as vegans
Our guts are home to trillions of microbes that are crucial for our health. A large new study finds the key to a healthy microbiome is eating lots of plants -- even when you also eat meat.
Santa Ana winds routine in Southern California. This wind event was anything but
The Santa Ana winds are fueling wildfires in southern California. Usually, they stay at higher altitudes, but this time, they dropped lower and squeezed through mountain passes.
The Vivienne, theater star and 'Rupaul's Drag Race UK' winner, has died at 32
James Lee Williams was best known as "The Vivienne," a drag queen who competed in the TV show Dancing On Ice, starred in musical theatre in London, and won the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race U.K.
The power struggle taking place in the Israeli-occupied West Bank
The Palestinian Authority, which governs the West Bank, has spent weeks weeks besieging the Jenin refugee camp. The tussle for power is also a fight over different visions for the Palestinian people.