Having lice ain't nice. But they tell our story, concise and precise A new study shows how the annoying little louse has hitchhiked around the world with humans and has much to teach us about history. Ari Daniel
Colorado funeral home owners arrested following the discovery of 189 decaying bodies Police searched the Return to Nature funeral home after receiving reports of an "abhorrent smell." The owners are now facing charges of theft, forgery, money laundering and the abuse of a corpse. Emily Olson
Hospitals in Israel move underground to keep working amid rockets from Lebanon Across Israel, especially in the north, hospitals are setting up underground or fortified care facilities as fallout from war with Hamas intensifies fighting with militants in neighboring Lebanon. Elissa Nadworny
Antibiotic resistance in children is becoming a bigger problem around the world Antibiotic resistance is a growing issue around the world. A new study finds that it's leaving children and infants vulnerable to potentially deadly bacterial infections, like sepsis and meningitis Regina G. Barber
Native women in WA are dying during and after childbirth. Could cash help? Native women are more likely to die during or shortly after childbirth than any other group in Washington state. Now, a nonprofit in the Seattle area is trying to tackle that with a new approach: cash. Eilís O'Neill
Syphilis among newborns continues to rise. Pregnant moms need treatment, CDC says Unless mothers are treated during pregnancy, newborns can sicken, die or face lifelong disabilities. The CDC is urging public health providers to connect more people to testing and medication. Will Stone
Antibiotics that fight deadly infections in babies are losing their power New research finds that the most commonly prescribed antibiotics in Southeast Asia are only 50% effective at treating sepsis and meningitis in newborns. It's a cause for global concern. Max Barnhart
Tyson recalls 30,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after metal pieces were found inside Some of the brand's fully cooked and breaded chicken Fun Nuggets may be contaminated, the U.S. Agriculture Department said. One minor injury has been linked to consumption of the product. Emma Bowman
7 common issues people face when speaking in public It can be anxiety-inducing to deliver a speech in front of an audience. NPR's Life Kit talks with a speechwriter and a speech coach to get their best tips for public speaking. Kyle Norris
In Michigan, one restriction is setting back efforts to enshrine abortion rights Abortion advocates in Michigan had a major setback this week. Voters enshrined abortion rights in the constitution last November, but figuring out what those rights mean has become a battle. Kate Wells