Why home insurance is unaffordable, even in places without wildfires or hurricanes Some of the country's highest home insurance prices are in the central U.S., a region generally considered to be protected from climate-driven disasters such as wildfires and hurricanes. Rebecca Hersher
Greetings from the Arctic Circle, where an icebreaker ship drew polar bears' attention Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. Jackie Northam
It's harder to get home insurance. That's changing communities across the U.S. Home insurance is getting less affordable, and less available, as insurers raise prices and pull back from areas with extreme weather. That's forcing families across the country to make tough choices. Rebecca Hersher
Bird flu safety measures leave 4H kids in California without real chickens In California, the state veterinarian banned chicken shows to limit the spread of bird flu. That left county fairs across the state devoid of chickens — and their 7-year-old 4H caretakers despondent. April Dembosky
Countries are gathering for climate negotiations. Here's where the U.S. stands Under President Trump, the U.S. has taken steps to roll back climate policies. Here are six significant changes. Jeff Brady
James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA, has died at age 97 James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA has died at age 97. He was a scientific superstar until he made racist remarks that made him an outcast. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Why do only some leaves turn red in the fall? Scientists can't agree on an answer The red pigments in some fall leaves have proven to be a puzzle for researchers who debate why leaves bother to go red. Nell Greenfieldboyce
FEMA promised funds to tsunami-proof an Oregon hospital. That money is MIA The federal government promised an Oregon hospital millions of dollars to help prepare for an earthquake. They're still waiting for the money. Katia Riddle
Trump once again nominates tech space traveler Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he has decided to nominate Jared Isaacman to serve as his NASA administrator, months after withdrawing the tech billionaire's nomination because of concerns about his political leanings. The Associated Press
Scientists can't agree on why some autumn leaves go red Leaves often turn brilliant colors in autumn. One of those colors has generated a lot of heated debate among scientists in recent years. Nell Greenfieldboyce