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Elephants at a water pan in Hwange National Park in north western Zimbabwe. The sanctuary has a capacity for 15,000 elephants, but it currently hosts more than 45,000 according to ZimParks, the country's wildlife management authority.

Drought is driving elephants closer to people. The consequences can be deadly

Zimbabwe's elephant population is growing, but climate change makes rainfall unpredictable. Animals travel farther in search of water now and often end up clashing with villagers for scarce resources

For many people, Queen Elizabeth was the face of a historically oppressive empire

NPR's Michel Martin asks three academics from Commonwealth countries to reflect on the British Empire's complicated legacy on race.

Another winter arrives in Gaza, but flimsy tents are all people have

People in Gaza have had to contest with Israeli airstrikes, hunger, armed gangs of looters and — now — a rainy winter without shelter.

How Taiwan used a woman's voice to win over people in China

China is pressuring Taiwan residents using misinformation and propaganda.

A Museum Spotlighting The History And People of Cincinnati's Over-The-Rhine Neighborhood

People may know Over-the-Rhine for its great restaurants and bars, but it has a history as rich as its exciting nightlife. The Over-the-Rhine Museum,…

Bennett VanOudenallen's daughters found a new creative outlet while stuck at home: Coranaissance.

What Some People Are Doing To Fill The Social Distancing Space

Social distancing is strongly encouraged as the coronavirus spreads throughout the U.S., but many are making the best out of staying home.

COMIC: How young people are taking action against climate change

Xiye Bastida was raised in the highlands of Mexico with an understanding that she had to thank the Earth for everything it provided. Now, she's dedicated her entire life to the issue of protecting it.

State website created to promote adoption in Ohio.

Ohio leaders encouraging people to consider adoption during Thanksgiving celebrations

The state has launched a marketing campaign to raise awareness about adoption in Ohio.

A student enters Boelter Hall at University of California, Los Angeles on Thursday. Hundreds of students and staff at two Los Angeles universities, including UCLA, have been placed under quarantine because they may have been exposed to measles and either have not been vaccinated or cannot verify that they are immune, officials said Thursday.

Hundreds Of People At 2 LA Universities Quarantined Because Of Measles Exposure

The University of California, Los Angeles, and California State University have told hundreds of students and staff to stay home for up to 48 hours unless they can prove they're immune or vaccinated.

Even in the frigid cold, some homeless people reject warming shelters

The Northeast woke up to dangerously cold temperatures Saturday — well below zero. Even so, some unhoused people chose not to go to warming centers.

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