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Green when young, and about the size of an adult human's hand when full-grown, <em>Dryococelus australis</em> is more commonly known as the Lord Howe Island stick insect, or the tree lobster.

Love Giant Insects? Meet The Tree Lobster, Back From The Brink

The 8-inch insect nearly went extinct when hungry rats overran its island. But Melbourne scientists found a few in 2001 and started a thriving colony. Now the San Diego Zoo is hatching them, too.

The conviction of RaDonda Vaught in an accidental injection death has sparked fear and outrage among many nurses, who have been faced with long hours, mounting responsibilites and staffing shortages.

Why nurses are raging and quitting after the RaDonda Vaught verdict

The former Tennessee nurse faces prison time for a fatal medication mistake. Reaction from her peers was swift and fierce on social media and beyond ― and it isn't over.

Where's The Color In Kids' Lit? Ask The Girl With 1,000 Books (And Counting)

Eleven-year-old Marley Dias went on a quest to collect and donate 1,000 books with a black girl as the main character. Spoiler alert: She did really well.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said Tuesday he'll ask for permission to use up to $3 million to pay for return postage on absentee ballots.

Morning Headlines: Elections Chief Wants $3M for Ballot Postage; Chapel Hill Mall Faces New Lawsuit

Here are your morning headlines for Wednesday, August 19: Elections chief: postage makes 'every mail box a drop box' DeWine allows high school sports to...

Secretary of State Frank LaRose sent health guidelines to county election boards Wednesday that recommend but do not mandate mask-wearing and other preventive measures for those voting in person this fall.

Morning Headlines: Counties to Get One Ballot Drop Box; United to Add Cleveland to Florida Flights

Here are your morning headlines for Thursday, August 13: Elections chief urges but won't require masks for Ohio vote University of Akron budget calls...

An FDA committee voted to approve Palforzia, a new treatment for peanut allergy. The treatment is a form of oral immunotherapy intended to desensitize the immune system to peanuts.

FDA Committee Recommends Approval For New Peanut Allergy Treatment

Many parents testified that their children's allergies had been brought under control by the treatment. But some experts are still concerned about its safety.

Sayeed Rehman, a 5-year-old Afghan boy, was delighted to get a new prosthetic leg that fits his growing body. His leg was amputated after he was caught in crossfire as a baby.

Viral Video Shows Afghan Boy's Happy Dance With New Prosthetic Leg

Thousands of people are enjoying the dance of a 5-year-old Afghan boy who was thrilled with a new prosthetic leg. The ongoing story of civilian (and child) casualties doesn't get the same attention.

Instead of touring to promote his new album <em>Naked Garden</em>, Lukas Nelson is at home on his father Willie Nelson's ranch. "We're playing a lot of chess and dominoes. And we're writing music," he says.

Lukas Nelson On Staying Home And Focusing On The Music

NPR's David Greene talks to Lukas Nelson about a new album, hunkering down with family, silver linings and focusing on what's important in life.

Men walk near the site where the body of an 8-year-old girl who was raped and murdered was found in January.

India Reforms Its Anti-Rape Laws — To Mixed Reaction

There are concerns that the new measures might not be easy to implement — or could even backfire.

Ephraim Bugumba's song "Voices in My Head" was a stand-out entry in this year's Tiny Desk Contest.

This Tiny Desk Contestant Processes Pain Through Music: 'It Became Our Safety Place'

Ephraim Bugumba was 3 years old when his family fled violence in the Republic of the Congo. His song. "Voices in My Head," was a standout entry in NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest.

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