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This week, harpist Elizabeth Hainen and the Philadelphia Orchestra will perform the U.S. premiere of Tan Dun's Nu-Shu: The Secret Songs of Women. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Tan and Hainen about the work, which was inspired by an ancient secret language spoken by women in Tan's home province.

Cities like New York are likely on the cusp of another school shut down while in Philadelphia, the district is delaying reopening plans.

The exiled Tibetan spiritual leader has co-written a book about climate change called Our Only Home. In an NPR interview, he suggests one step toward combating climate change is to stop eating meat.

Antonio Basco asked the funeral home planning his wife's service to invite the public. Now, the mayor of El Paso, a U.S. congresswoman and many others are expected to attend.

Not since World War II have there been so many people who've fled their homes due to conflict. And children are hit especially hard by the crisis.

Measuring the quality of those little swimmers usually requires a trip to the doctor. Researchers have come up with a smartphone accessory that would let men do that at home in less than five seconds.

Amazon Key, which requires a smart lock and Amazon's new Cloud Cam security camera, would allow deliveries to be placed inside. Eventually, it could be used to let in contractors or pet sitters.

Days of seemingly nonstop rain across the Deep South have created all sorts of problems. In Alabama, the governor declared a state of emergency, and in Mississippi, hundreds of homes are flooded.

Animal rescue organizations are reporting a significant increase in people interested in adopting a pet.

The tornado injured at least 22 people and caused extensive damage to many properties. Officials attribute the relatively low number of casualties in part to social distancing and business shutdowns.