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Something caught on fire and smoke spread through the hotel. The hotel is now seeking cleaners who can get smoke stains off the building — which is, of course, entirely white.

A new law took effect in Oregon this week allowing people in counties with a population of less than 40,000 to pump their own gas.

We remember New York Democratic Rep. Lousie Slaughter, who died on Friday at the age of 88.

A man in China found a puppy, which he brought home as a pet. But the puppy wasn't a dog, it was an Asian black bear, he only discovered when it grew. The bear got turned over to animal welfare.

The good news: Employees at the landfill got the call just in time to divert the garbage truck. After sifting through tons of trash, landfill employees found the jewels.

WOSU in Columbus, Ohio wondered why there was a "kangaroo crossing" sign on one street. They asked the city, who took it down. Now neighbors are upset.

It's March Madness, but college basketball games are inconveniently scheduled during work. Many urologists say they see a spike in vasectomy procedures in March.

In light of a new study that finds non-opioid painkillers are just as effective as opioids in treating certain types of chronic pain, Dr. Ajay Wasan, professor and vice chair for pain medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, answers questions from listeners about opioids and chronic pain.

Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson speaks with NPR's Russell Lewis about the latest results from Pyeongchang.

The clear plastic bag looks pretty much like a grocery bag expect that it has a designer label. Celine Paris is stamped on it. Prepare to shell out nearly $600 to have that bag.