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When is a migrant a refugee? The answer comes down to how U.S. judges read one sentence in a 1980 law. Each ruling could mean the difference between life and death for thousands of Central Americans.

You nominated 300 cool stories of scientific surprise for Skunk Bear's Golden Mole Award. Our shortlist has it all: circuits painted with light, imperceptible genitalia, and a terrifying frog.

Facebook rolled out five new emojis globally. Now, users can not only "like" a post but also choose "haha," "angry" and other options. Users are taking to social media to voice their reactions.

SpaceX plans to launch a communications satellite from Cape Canaveral Wednesday, and the commercial space company will try to land a used booster at sea.

Patrick Dacey's debut story collection follows the people of a fictional Massachusetts town hit hard by war, weather and economic turmoil. Critic Michael Schaub praises Dacey's emotional honesty.

Author Sonia Shah says that urbanization and air travel put the global population at an increased risk for disease. "Zika is a great example of how new pathogens are emerging today," she says.

Recent years have seen a proliferation of books about the struggles of rookie teachers. We asked a veteran New York City teacher to review The Battle for Room 314 by Ed Boland.

More than 6,000 groups entered NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest and a handful of contestants call Central Florida home.

How can adults make sure quiet kids don't get overlooked? A new book looks inside the minds of introverted kids and teens, with lessons for schools and parents.

A field officer for the the aid organization Mercy Corps in northern Syria describes the daunting humanitarian mission on the ground. Mohammed wouldn't give his last name for fear of being a target.