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The nation's top infectious disease expert spoke remotely during a unique Senate health committee hearing on the coronavirus pandemic.

One North Carolina family's six-figure medical bill came from a state hospital. The attorney general, who is running for governor and says he's against high medical costs, tried to collect the debt.

Ten years ago, black Lab mix Abby ran away from home. Now, she has been reunited with her owner Debra Suierveld, who tells NPR's Scott Simon that Abby has fit right back in with the family.

A network of rescue groups are caring for animals affected by wildfires still burning in the Los Angeles area. A multi-state operation is under way to help relieve local animal shelters.

Women often bear a heavier burden at times of crisis. Yet they draw on their inner strength to survive — and thrive. NPR photographed and interviewed 19 women over 3 weeks. Here are their stories.

For many years Emory University neuroscientist Gregory Berns studied the brains of humans. But he was curious about his own dogs-- how they "think" and…

The Duke of York will take back the two young corgis that his family gave the queen in 2021. It is still unclear who will look after the queen's two other dogs.

What's the risk of contracting a surprising virus from Fido or Kitty? It's not a frivolous question, as one virologist explains. And there's another question: Can you give a virus to your pet?

For Noem, "every state is now a border state" including her own where she says some tribal leaders are benefiting from drug cartel activity.

School officials believe that kids can't succeed academically if they are struggling emotionally.