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A former police chief and convicted killer known as the "Devil in the Ozarks" was captured by law enforcement 1.5 miles from the prison he escaped from following a nearly two-week-long manhunt.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

In places like Antarctica, small things can make a difference. Scientists are finding that penguin waste is helping form clouds, which could be offsetting the effects of climate change.

Preoccupation with betting or casino games may be an early sign of developing an addiction to gambling. Here's how to recognize the signs and find support.

Albanese was the first Australian prime minister to clinch a second consecutive term in 21 years. He suggested his government had boosted its majority by not modeling itself on the Trump administration.

Rural school districts depend on the state to fund construction and maintenance projects. But over the past 25 years, Alaska lawmakers have ignored hundreds of requests for public schools that primarily serve Indigenous children.

New research finds that grease that coats polar bear fur contains a specialized mixture of chemicals that make it resistant to freezing.

A year ago, Rwanda faced its first outbreak of Marburg virus. Dr. Tsion Firew remembers how scared she was — and how that didn't stop her from playing a key role in the remarkably effective response.

Michigan was in the top third in the nation for opioid overdose deaths a decade ago; it's now in the bottom third. But experts fear deaths could rise once again if cuts to the federal budget and to Medicaid eligibility go through.

With people losing their jobs and the stock market rocky, there's a lot of financial anxiety right now. Research shows how you approach it can be key to protecting your mental and physical health.