An Unusual Family Of Bald Eagles Adds Three Eaglets
Valor I, Valor II and Starr, a trio of bald eagles in Illinois, hatched three eaglets this year. No such luck for the closely-watched eagle couples of Washington, D.C.
Animals
Dog Saved By Workers On Oil Rig, 135 Miles Off Thai Coast
It's not clear how the animal ended up stranded in the middle of the Gulf of Thailand. But the pup, now named Boonrod, is gaining strength and looks happy and well-fed.
Researchers Worry Right Whales Could Be Harmed During Seismic Testing
Oil and gas companies will do seismic testing to see what's under the ocean floor, part of the Trump administration's push to expand drilling. Experts say that could harm some endangered animals.
The Mystery Of Julian Assange's Cat
Assange was arrested Thursday after the Ecuadorian Embassy in London said he was no longer welcome. But what happened to the self-proclaimed master of "counter-purrveillance?"
Fans Boo Baseball Umpire Who Did Bat Dog's Job
Finn, a black lab, is a bat dog for the Minor League Las Vegas Aviators. Finn was dashing to the plate, but an umpire beat him there and tossed the bat aside. Fans were not happy and booed the ump.
23 Thoroughbred Deaths Force Santa Anita To Change. Will The Racing Industry Follow?
The fatalities have forced the horse racing industry, and the public, to take a hard look at the sport and some of the issues that have been debated for years.
Porcupine Barbs For Better Wound Healing
Surgeons would love to find a replacement for surgical staples — one that doesn't aggravate wounds on the way in and out. Bioengineers think they've found the right model — a porcupine's quill.
Vegan Protesters Block Downtown Melbourne In Coordinated Action Across Australia
In Queensland, protesters arranged a deal with the owners of a slaughterhouse: The activists would unchain themselves if the owners handed over three sheep and agreed not to file a complaint.
Big Cities, Bright Lights And Up To 1 Billion Bird Collisions
When birds migrate, they can become attracted to and disoriented by artificial lights. The result: they end up colliding with skyscrapers and other buildings.
Opinion: Can Stonehenge Offer A Lesson For Brexit?
As the U.K. continues to debate the state of Brexit, NPR's Scott Simon looks at how a new discovery at Stonehenge might offer a lesson in coming together.