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Zookeepers at the Cincinnati Zoo say training the giraffes to do that took nearly four years. Regular hoof trims are essential for giraffe health.

For many families, this is one of the biggest financial decisions they'll ever make. A new book helps navigate the often confusing and opaque financial aid system.

Burlington shut down online sales in March right before coronavirus lockdowns. But it's among the discount retailers that have endured the pandemic surprisingly well, even opening new stores.

In the 1930s, the Federal Writers' Project collected the narratives of former slaves in the United States. Clint Smith of The Atlantic speaks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about these stories.

Retail spending rebounded strongly last month after three months of decline. The jump was fueled partly by $600 federal relief payments, which hit people's bank accounts at the beginning of the month.

Twitter is trying to strike a difficult balance in India after the government demanded it block hundreds of accounts, putting a spotlight on the power of big Internet platforms over free expression.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Samuel Prater in Houston about a surge in patients suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. Many were trying to keep warm after major power failures in Texas.

Vaccine eligibility has been expanded to all adults. Use NPR's tool to find out how to book an appointment. Plus, helpful advice about how to navigate the system.

Perseverance landed safely on the red planet on Thursday, immediately getting to work with a first photo of the rover's "forever home."

Why has Texas had such devastating power shortages during the current winter storm? Some people, including prominent Republicans, are blaming wind power — but every power source has struggled to cope.