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New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu speaks about New Orleans' emergence as a model of urban renewal and economic recovery 10 years after Hurricane Katrina during a visit Tuesday to the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

Mayor Landrieu To Displaced New Orleanians: 'Y'all Can Come Home'

In the decade since Hurricane Katrina, tens of thousands of New Orleans residents fled the city and never returned. This week New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu went on the road to call his people home.

The biggest predictor of screen time for kids is how much their parents use their devices, a new study finds.

Parents are key when it comes to limiting screen time for kids, study finds

Early adolescence is a time when kids are becoming more independent and spending more time on social media. When it comes to curbing screen time in this age group, new research suggests some parental strategies work better than others.

"Burmese pythons are found primarily in and around the Everglades ecosystem in south Florida where the snake represents a threat to native wildlife," according to the FWC. Credit/Conservancy of Southwest Florida

How To Eradicate Pythons? Get Them ‘To Come To Us,’ Expert Says

The Burmese python has come a long way from once being a beloved household pet, to now a top predator in Florida's wild. A study on Florida's east coast...

Rows of mattresses and furniture destroyed by Hurricane Helene were placed outside hotels and condominiums on Treasure Island on Sept. 30.

Deadline to apply for Hurricane Helene-related SBA disaster loans is coming up

SBA disaster loan applications for damage caused by Hurricane Helene need to be in by Nov. 27. Loans help fill the gap between what insurance and FEMA has paid and what people need to rebuild.

A 'dream' come true: Now there are 2 vaccines to slash the frightful toll of malaria

The head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.Tedros, says he used to "dream of the day when we would have a ... vaccine against malaria. Now, we have two."

Jake The Dog Comes To NPR, Howls Along With All Things Considered Theme

When the All Things Considered staff saw a dog that howls only to the theme song of the show, they had to meet him. NPR's Ari Shapiro interviews Jake the dog.

Skimping on health insurance carries a hidden price for some fast-food restaurants.

Bosses Find Part-Time Workers Can Come With Full-Time Headaches

Some fast-food franchisees are rethinking putting workers on part-time status to avoid having to provide them with health insurance. The business hassles are exceeding the savings.

Not coming to a screen near you — viewers will soon feel effects of the writers strike

Future films and TV series are being delayed, if not canceled. For audiences accustomed to a steady stream of new content, this dramatic slowdown will have a tangible impact in the year to come.

U.S. Support Of Saudi Bombing Campaign In Yemen Comes Under Scrutiny

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with David Miliband, president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, about the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

People march in support of Jacob Blake and his family to the Kenosha County Courthouse in Kenosha, Wis., in August.

Americans Increasingly Polarized When It Comes To Racial Justice Protests, Poll Finds

More Americans support than oppose recent protests after the shooting in Kenosha, Wis., according to an Ipsos poll. But sharp divisions are emerging along racial and political party lines.

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