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Panels from a UNICEF comic that aims to educate boys — and girls — about menstruation.

Menstruation 101 For Boys: A Comic Book Is Their Guide

It's two comic books in one: A guide for boys (so they won't tease girls) and advice for girls on how to handle their period.

How A Trump Administration Looks From Lithuania

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevicius speaks with NPR's Robert Siegel about President-elect Donald Trump's statements on NATO and Russia, and how the new administration could affect Lithuania.

An artist's conception of the view from the dwarf planet Sedna. <a href="http://www-personal.umich.edu/~gerdes/">David Gerdes</a> of the University of Michigan says the surface of 2014 UZ224 would look much the same.

A Friend For Pluto: Astronomers Find New Dwarf Planet In Our Solar System

The object known for now as 2014 UZ224 is only about 330 miles across and takes 1,100 years to orbit the sun. But one of the most interesting things about it is the way researchers found it.

Premature birth is the leading cause of infant death in the U.S. and also can cause lifelong disabilities.

Premature Births Rise Once Again, Despite Efforts To Prevent Them

Being born too soon puts babies at risk of lifelong disabilities, and it is the leading cause of infant death. It's not clear why the numbers are going up, but lack of health care is one factor.

In India, Citizens Rush To Exchange Defunct Rupee Notes

India recently decided to make its 500 and 1,000 rupee notes worthless overnight creating a major fallout for citizens. It's wedding season, when many families hoard cash. One man's family had to deal with exchanging a huge amount of defunct rupees.

Belgian model Hanne Gaby Odiele onstage during the amfAR 22nd Annual Cinema Against AIDS at the 68th Cannes Film Festival in Cap d'Antibes, France, in May 2015.

'I'm Intersex,' A Supermodel Says, Hoping To End Stigma

Saying she doesn't want other kids to suffer the way she did, Belgian model Hanne Gaby Odiele announced that she was born intersex in a series of videos.

Using his personal Twitter account, Trump has publicly thanked Walmart, among other companies, for their plans to increase investment and job creation. It's not yet clear how his tweets may affect company decision making.

Some Firms Are Harnessing Trump's Tweets As A Marketing Strategy

President Trump's use of social media to endorse or shame companies is a new public-relations channel. Some are leveraging that to recycle old news on job creation or other investment plans.

Devastation Overshadows Celebration As Iraqi Forces Liberate Mosul

The Iraqi government has declared the city of Mosul liberated after nine months of heavy fighting against ISIS. High casualties and destruction have overshadowed the celebration.

Southern Lawmakers Push For Easement Of Trade Barriers With Cuba

Lawmakers in southern states are pushing hard to lift remaining trade barriers with Cuba, so they can sell crops like rice, corn and soybeans to the island. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain about U.S. exports to Cuba and whether President Trump's new Cuba policy will be a setback.

Bookstore Owner Sues California Over Law Regulating Autographed Items

A new California law regulates how autographed items may be sold. Originally intended to cover sports memorabilia and an apparently thriving market in fake autographs, bookstores are worried it will shut down popular author book signings. Now one of them has filed suit.

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