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Zhao Kangmin reconstructed the first warriors after farmers digging a well stumbled on fragments in 1974. They were commissioned by China's first emperor — to guard his tomb.

The 3,000-year-old relief fetched more than $28 million at Christie's, more than any other similar work. But some archaeologists worry the high price could trigger looting of other ancient artifacts.

NPR's Noel King talks to retired U.S. Army Col. Christopher Kolenda, who commanded U.S. troops in Afghanistan, and NPR's Greg Myre, about the status of Afghan peace talks.

Researchers concluded that Tutankhamun's burial area doesn't lead to any secret rooms. Using ground-penetrating radar, scientists put an end to theories suggesting Queen Nefertiti was buried within.

The policy still allows people to hunt the bears for food but blocks all hunting of grizzlies in the Great Bear Rainforest. Environmental groups are celebrating but concerned about possible loopholes.

Congress passed a bill last week that would allocate $3 billion to the Department of Health and Human Services to improve and expand its shelter network.

"This is the first time I felt like I needed to hit the streets to make sure I was proud of my company, to make sure I was happy to work for them," employee Madeline Howard said at the walkout.

About 3,800 objects purchased by Hobby Lobby were returned to Iraq in May. Some come from an ancient Sumerian city, Irisagrig, and indicate that life there was "pretty good," an archaeologist says.

Craig Laurance Gidney's debut adult novel is set in a marshy, mysterious rural town where a community of artists, students and townspeople are united by visions of a strange, pinkish-purple color.

Here's a look at some spending proposals in the $214.8 billion budget the California Legislature sent Thursday to Gov. Gavin Newsom.