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The End Of The World Ought To Be The Start Of The Story In 'Oval'

Elvia Wilk's new novel follows a group of aimless young people in Berlin, working, going out, coming home — until something happens that brings about a cataclysm. But is the aimlessness intentional?

Two ticks in their nymphal stage: At left, the longhorned tick, native to Asia and a recent arrival in the U.S. At right, the lone star tick, found in the eastern United States and in Mexico.

Asia's Longhorned Tick Takes Its 1st Documented Bite In The U.S.

The parasite carries potentially lethal pathogens in Asia as well as Australia and New Zealand. Now it's in North America. We ask tick specialists to weigh in.

Remembering Musician, Singer, Songwriter And Producer Dr. John

New Orleans musician Mac Rebennack, A.K.A. Dr. John, died Thursday at 77. He was known for his raspy voice and hits such as "Right Place, Wrong Time" and "Such A Night." Originally broadcast in '86.

University of Alabama employees remove the name of Hugh F. Culverhouse Jr. from its law school's sign in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Friday, after the board of trustees voted to return $21.5 million to longtime donor Hugh F. Culverhouse Jr.

Univ. Of Alabama Returns $21.5 Million Gift; Donor Urged Boycott Over Abortion Law

The move comes after Hugh Culverhouse Jr. urged students and businesses to boycott Alabama over its restrictive new abortion law. The school says its rejection of the money isn't related to that law.

Remembering Dr. John, A New Orleans Rhythm And Blues Giant

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with New Orleans DJ Alison Fensterstock about Dr. John, the New Orleans musician. Malcolm John Rebennack died Thursday at 77.

Oscar Martínez, one of more than four million Venezuelans who have left their country, rests at a roadside stand near Cucuta, Colombia.

U.N. Says More Than 4 Million People Have Left Venezuela

The pace of the exodus is escalating, as Venezuela suffers from political chaos, food shortages and hyperinflation. The U.N. says 1 million people have left just since November 2018.

Hurricane Florence flooded Nichols, S.C., in September 2018. It was the second catastrophic flood in the region in less than two years.

When '1-In-100-Year' Floods Happen Often, What Should You Call Them?

The term "100-year flood" can be confusing and misleading, scientists, local emergency officials and homeowners all agree. Experts say there's a better way to communicate about flood risk.

Students line up near STEM School Highlands Ranch during a shooting at the Colorado school that left one dead and eight injured on Tuesday.

'This Is Not Who We Are,' Colorado Officials Say After Deadly School Shooting

One student, identified as Kendrick Ray Castillo, was killed when he reportedly tried to tackle one attacker. The shooting came weeks after the 20th anniversary of the shooting in nearby Columbine.

The Statue of Liberty, which stands on Ellis Island in New York Harbor, was the America's busiest immigrant inspection station from 1892 until 1954.

Eugenics, Anti-Immigration Laws Of The Past Still Resonate Today, Journalist Says

Daniel Okrent, author of The Guarded Gate, draws a parallel between the eugenics movement, which helped shape U.S. immigration in the early 20th century, and President Trump's hard-line stance today.

A 40-Year 'Morning' Soundtrack, Revised, Has Some Humming The Blues

Old habits die hard for some listeners who have reacted to the new 'Morning Edition' theme music.

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