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Some of the most-read stories by NPR's international reporters looked at endangered rhinos, livid Canadians, Mexico's response to migrants and a show-stealing eye roll at a Chinese political event.

Mail service and Social Security checks won't be interrupted, but national parks and small business loans will see some temporary changes.

The Silicon Valley-based company will offer ride services in its autonomous vehicles, with the supervision of a certified driver. One catch: it's not allowed to charge money.

The town of Indiana, Penn., says it's the "Christmas Tree Capital Of The World." But Estacada, Ore., also lays claim to this prestigious holiday title. Thus begins a holiday-spirited battle.

A question about heading soccer balls inspired a series of experiments to understand how the brain changes shape when someone's head takes a hit.

Jakeli and Micah Swimmer aren't fluent in their native Cherokee dialect, but it's an important part of their identity. "If we're not speaking Cherokee, then what are we?" Jakeli asks.

A mom was shopping in England and bought an Advent calendar with Garfield on the front. The calendar was meant for cats, not for her 9-year-old daughter Alissa — who is fine after eating catnip.

Warning systems failed to alert residents of danger when volcanic activity triggered a tsunami on Saturday. Hundreds died, and more than 11,000 people have been displaced on Java and Sumatra islands.

The Empress of the Seas was headed for Cuba, but changed its course for Jamaica due to weather. That's how it ended up in the path of two fishermen from Costa Rica who had been adrift for 20 days.

Todd Purdum's book, Something Wonderful, is about the creative partnership and strained personal relationship behind hit shows like Carousel and The Sound of Music. Originally broadcast April 9, 2018.