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Malebogo Molefhe, a winner of the 2017 International Women of Courage award, at the U.S. Department of State

Shot By Her Boyfriend And Now In A Wheelchair, She Found A 'New Me'

The State Department has honored Botswana's Malebogo Malefhe as a "woman of courage" for inspiring others to stand up to domestic abuse.

Bao Bao has been living separately from her mother, Mei Xiang, since March 2015.

Bye-Bye, Bao Bao: Popular Giant Panda Heads To China This Winter

The National Zoo's giant pandas are on loan from China, and the agreement requires that any pandas born in D.C. be sent to China before they turn 4. It'll soon be time for Bao Bao to make the journey.

Senate Majority Leader Senator Mitch McConnell attends a news conference following party policy meeting at the U.S. Capitol on July 11.

Trump's Big Repealing Deal: 8 Takeaways On The Senate's Health Care Meltdown Moment

Trump seems to have wanted to show up for the trophy ceremony, not for the game. But even if Trump had plunged into the trenches, his presence there might not have made the difference.

New evidence on the effectiveness of medical treatments can take a long time to be adopted by doctors.

Doctors Are Slow To Adopt Changes In Breast Cancer Treatment

There's not much evidence that radiation increases survival in older women with early-stage breast cancer, but doctors are still prescribing it. It can be hard to get doctors to change protocols.

Haiti Still Reels From Hurricane Matthew, One Month On

Haitians voted for a new president this week and are hoping the winner can help speed the recovery. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Reuters correspondent Makini Brice.

U.S. Biologists Keen To Explore, Help Protect Cuba's Wild Places

Birders especially know that Cuba harbors hundreds of rarely seen, little-studied species. As the island nation opens to more U.S. visitors, scientists hope "green Cuba" can survive increased tourism.

Walrus, shown here on a drying rack, represents a major source of nutritious food for many in Alaska's St. Lawrence Island. In recent years, warmer temperatures have pushed the sea ice further from St. Lawrence's shores, making walrus hunting more challenging. This shortfall has led to increased food insecurity on the island.

In Alaska's Remote Towns, Climate Change Is Already Leaving Many Hungry

Melting ice has made it harder to hunt walrus, a traditional staple for Native Alaskans. Warmer temps mean caribou aren't where hunters used to find them. It all adds up to more food insecurity.

There are many rituals associated with the Hindu Sindh holiday Cheti Chand, which falls on March 29 this year. One that continues to hold meaning for the author is the consumption of tahri, or sweet rice, during langar, the communal meal at the end of the celebration.

The Tahri That Binds: How A Sweet Rice Dish Connects A Woman To Her History

Making the traditional foods of home on the holiday of Cheti Chand — which falls on March 29 this year — helps a member of the Hindu Sindhi diaspora feel less disjointed.

Fernando Rojas has spent his life living by a large lake in central Chile. About seven years ago it began to shrink, and now most of the water is gone. He holds a photo taken when the lake was full.

In Chile, Many Regard Climate Change As The Greatest External Threat

Drought, floods and wildfires are signs that climate change has become a harsh reality for the 17 million people of Chile. Laguna de Aculeo used to be a booming summer playground, but not anymore.

The MV LeConte heading into Haines. The Alaska Marine Highway is how many people in Southeast Alaska get from town to town.

In Southeast Alaska, The Ferry System Is A Lifeline

In most of the Inside Passage, there are no roads connecting the communities, so Alaskans depend heavily on ferries: the Alaska Marine Highway System.

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