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Misinformation is frequently spread on social media about birth control, with some influencers extolling the benefits of "natural" birth control.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Kate Bennett about her new book, Free, Melania, that looks at a multitude of questions swirling around the first lady.

An investigation by The Kansas City Star reveals stark outcomes for foster care children in America. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Laura Bauer, one of the journalists who led the paper's reporting.

The South Korean director is best known for socially conscious horror movies, such as The Host, Snowpiercer and Okja. His latest, Parasite, was just nominated for three Golden Globes.

Rescuers with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida came across the pelican and saw it was having trouble breathing. An exam showed an oversized fish skeleton lodged in the pelican's esophagus.

On Monday, Gambian lawmakers rejected a bill that would have overturned its ban on female genital mutilation. The vote marks a victory for women's rights activists and comes after months of intense debate.

Katharine Lee Bates was born on Aug. 12, 1859.

Yoon Seong-ho is a 47-year-old Buddhist, comedian, DJ and rising celebrity.

Churches, temples and monasteries are closing as people in many countries turn away from organized religions. The problem is especially serious in rapidly aging societies such as South Korea.

As some lawmakers consider whether to require women to register for the draft, NPR's A Martinez talks with Melissa Bryant, retired U.S. Army captain and board chair of Minority Veterans of America.