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A woman walking her dog in the woods on Vancouver Island, Canada was being stalked by a cougar. She played Metallica on her phone to scare it away.

Scientists have found that turtle embryos can play a role in determining their own sex, which could help their species guard against climate change.

It will now be possible for women to apply for a passport and to travel abroad without a male family member to accompany them.

On the 50th anniversary of the band's landmark album Green River, we dig into how the band formulated its singular sound, its legacy and how Creedence's music still resonates today.

The results of the special election leave the ruling prime minister's government with a single-seat majority just as he tries to navigate a difficult departure from the EU.

President Trump says the U.S. will impose a new 10% tariff on $300 billion worth of products imported from China. NPR's David Greene speaks with White House trade adviser Peter Navarro.

Cleaning sewers by hand is a profession in India that has been banned but still persists. Mechanical devices, including robots, are emerging as a possible solution.

The U.S. economy is slowing down, but it keeps creating jobs at a healthy pace. Employers added 164,000 jobs last month — as analysts had projected — and the unemployment rate held steady at 3.7%.

NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo was found guilty of using a banned chokehold but not guilty of intentionally restricting Garner's breathing in 2014. The department says he has now been suspended.

Built in 1949 in the Pacific Palisades, the Eames House is considered among the most important postwar residences in the U.S. Now, the family is working to preserve the home for generations to come.