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Head lice are one of the top reasons that kids miss school, yet there's no single, foolproof remedy. Many parents, and now professional salons, find themselves searching for louse eggs and removing them by hand. These nits are a nuisance, but no reason for kids to stay home, say leading medical experts.

As Kosovo's future remains in doubt, the city of Mitrovica, the province's most divided community, is noticeably tense. Members of the Serbian community say they can't live in an independent Kosovo under majority Albanian rule. Albanians driven from the north say they want to return to their homes.

The national average of gas zoomed past the four dollar mark this week, and that's hurting the pockets of just about every commuter on the roads. But in California — which has the highest gas prices in the country — one man may feel the pinch at the pump more than other commuters. NPR's Andrea Seabrook talks to Dave Givens who commutes 186 miles, one way, just to get to work each day.

Why are we captivated by the spaces where authors write? Katie da Cunha Lewin set out to explore "The Hidden Worlds That Shape the Books We Love."

In the decades before World War I, French artists began painting scenes of ordinary life — on the street, at work, at home, in clubs and cafes. Their work elevated common acts into fine art.

Women in Mexico, from bank executives to housekeepers, went on strike today to protest the country's high rate of violence against women and girls.

NPR's David Greene talks to Dr. Lin Yang, an epidemiologist at a Hong Kong University, who is currently based in Wuhan, China, where she is responding to the outbreak of the coronavirus.

Carl Goldman caught the new coronavirus on the disease-stricken Diamond Princess cruise. Now, he’s in federal quarantine in Omaha.

One day after President Trump commuted Rod Blagojevich's corruption sentence, the former Illinois governor held a "homecoming" news conference outside his Chicago residence.

Olivia Hooker advocated for the military to open its doors to women of color. But even after policies started to change, "nobody seemed to be joining," she said. So she decided to join herself.