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Research Shows Ogre-Faced Spider Uses Not Only Sight, But Hearing For Hunting

The ogre-faced spider hunts at night. In addition to its night vision, researchers have now found that the spider can hear the sounds of predators and prey, using hairs on its legs.

Need to look below the sea floor? Oregon researchers say, ‘try whale song’

Earthquake scientists studying a fault off Oregon’s coast have figured out a new way to map the layers of sediment and rock under the ocean floor.

President Xi Jinping of China is seen on a CGTN archive program as it plays on a computer monitor in London. The U.K.'s Ofcom says Star China Media Limited, which holds the license for China Global Television Network (CGTN) doesn't have day-to-day editorial control over the channel, which is against its rules.

U.K. Strips Chinese Broadcaster's License, Citing Communist Party Ties

A U.K. regulator says the Chinese Communist Party is ultimately in charge of the China Global Television Network satellite news channel.

A view of the Joseph Canyon fire on June 5, 2021.

Joseph Canyon fire explodes in Northeast Oregon, Southeast Washington

High winds more than tripled the size of Oregon’s largest blaze overnight.

The S-503 Fire burns on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation on Sunday, June 20, 2021.

Fire danger increases statewide as Oregon crews monitor 2 growing blazes

The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings in Central and Southern Oregon, and a fire weather watch across much of Eastern Oregon.

Supporters of Kyrgyzstan's Prime Minister Sadyr Japarov attend a rally in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Thursday. President Sooronbai Jeenbekov announced his resignation in a bid to end the turmoil that has engulfed the Central Asian nation after a disputed parliamentary election.

Kyrgyzstan's President Resigns Amid Turmoil Following Disputed Election

"I'm not clinging to power," Sooronbay Jeenbekov said. The new prime minister, sprung from jail, says he'll become president. Russia, Kyrgyzstan's main ally, is freezing aid until the situation calms.

David Blaine performs the stunt "Ascension" on Sept. 2, 2020 in Page, Ariz.

Opinion: 2 Different News Stories, 1 Message Of Hope

NPR's Scott Simon recounts how two seemingly different news stories share a common theme of hope.

Magician James Randi used his skill as an illusionist to debunk quacks and fakers.

'Amazing' Escape Artist, Magician, And Skeptic James Randi Dead At 92

The MacArthur grant-winning magician performed amazing escape acts and magic tricks to disprove the paranormal and, along the way, inspired numerous younger performers including Penn & Teller.

Rush Limbaugh says he intends to keep putting on his radio show despite his stage 4 lung cancer that he says has recently progressed. Here, he's seen reacting as first lady Melania Trump gives him the Presidential Medal of Freedom during the State of the Union address in February.

Rush Limbaugh Says His Lung Cancer Is Terminal, Going In 'Wrong Direction'

"Stage 4 is, as they say, terminal," the conservative radio host said. Limbaugh added that after receiving the cancer diagnosis, "I never thought I would see October 1st."

Part of a collage of images of Scott Simon reporting for NPR News from Cuba, San Salvador and Iraq.

Opinion: As NPR Turns 50, Scott Simon's View From Behind The Microphone

As NPR celebrates 50 years on the air, host Scott Simon reflects on how the network has grown, and his time travelling the world, covering wars, famines, elections and more.

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