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Neurologist Oliver Sacks' earliest and fondest memories are of fire — the coal fires of his childhood home, Hanukkah candles. Today he deals more with the firing of neurons, but he still gets his fix through flame-inspired literature like Hazel Rossotti's Fire, about the culture and science of fire.

Around the world this week, digital worms have been invading computers at hundreds of thousands of offices and homes. NPR's Chris Arnold reports on the latest attack of computer worms. Get tips on how to protect your computer.

California power company PG&E has agreed to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in civil settlements to avoid prosecution. The utility was found responsible for two major wildfires in recent years.

The hurricane dumped more than 2 feet of rain in some areas of the island. The rain and flooding have left a soggy mess across many homes and weary residents are starting to clean up.

LeBron James tweeted his support for WNBA star Brittney Griner, who has been detained by Russian authorities for over 100 days.

Until recently, Carly Suierveld's dog Abby was lost for 10 years. She thinks the dog remembers her, though. "I'm going to choose that thought," Suierveld says.

President Obama's reached out to veterans Monday in a number of ways to mark the Veteran's Day holiday.

DePape faces a maximum of 50 years in prison if convicted of the crimes against the immediate family of a U.S. official.

Authorities in Beijing ease — but don't end — COVID-19 control policies that have kept case counts low but hurt the Chinese economy.

A winter storm pummeling the region around Buffalo, could bring five feet of snow in coming days. It is expected to be among the most severe storms to hit the region.