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A new study looks at thousands of years worth of data and finds that malaria hot spots have played a critical role in shaping where humans settled and either thrived or failed to thrive.

Macaques living near the Rock of Gibraltar eat a lot of tourists' food. A new study suggests the monkeys have learned to eat dirt to settle their stomachs.

In the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, flocks of colorful macaws that once brightened city skies now face disappearing nest sites — and with them, a unique urban bond.

Iran has attacked and seized two commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz. This after President Trump announced an indefinite ceasefire in the war with Iran.

While shipping companies are pledging refunds for customers who directly paid tariff fees, the situation is much trickier for retailers.

Bigfoot is popping up everywhere — in low-budget horror films, in festivals around the country, and even in a critically acclaimed musical.

A former pro-wrestling executive, McMahon is now the education secretary Trump tasked with abolishing the agency. New Yorker writer Zach Helfand explains how her WWE experience led her to this role.

Researchers say a gene therapy allowed deaf children and adults as old as 32 to hear for the first time. The benefits have persisted for more than two years for some patients.

President Trump again backs down ahead of a critical ceasefire deadline with Iran.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former Ambassador Ryan Crocker, who served in a number of countries across the Middle East, about President Trump's decision to extend the ceasefire with Iran.