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Reporter Emily Green talks about a massive earthquake off the coast of Mexico. Also, the latest on Hurricane Irma, and TechCrunch writer John Mannes talks about a massive data breach at Equifax.

We reported that a cow bound for the slaughterhouse slipped out of a truck, and wandered along a New Jersey highway until it was caught. After taken to an animal shelter, the cow gave birth.

King's first novel, Carrie, turns 50 in 2024, and in honor of her birthday we asked you to share your favorite Stephen King story. More than 1,000 replies poured in in just a few days.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The film The Shadow Strays, the memoir Ephemera, and Rachel Bloom’s Death, Let Me Do My Special.

Melissa Block and Audie Cornish read emails from listeners about the true story that inspired the hit country song, "I Drive Your Truck."

For the first time, an opposition challenger has defeated a sitting president at the ballot box. A peaceful transfer of power from one elected leader to another would be another first for Nigeria.

Besse Cooper, the world's oldest living person, turned 116 over the weekend. For her birthday, Walton County, Ga., named a bridge after her. Over at Facebook headquarters, tech savvy Florence Detlor was honored by Mark Zuckerberg. At 101, Detlor is recognized as the social network's oldest registered user.

Melissa Block and Robert Siegel read listener's responses to a profile of the classic children's book, A Wrinkle In Time.

Aside from urban legends about talking to your flower pots, is there any reason to study the effect of noise on plants? One ecologist says yes — because noise pollution can disrupt the behavior of birds and other animals that plants rely on.

Health insurers would be required to cover all recommended over-the-counter contraception products, such as birth control and condoms, without a prescription and at no cost, for those with insurance.