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American expats usually pay a steep price when the dollar falls in value. In Israel, at least, there's one silver lining: a drop in postage costs.

Black and Hispanic students are disproportionately suspended, expelled and have unequal access to education, according to the latest Civil Rights Data Collection survey.

A magnitude 6.5 quake on the coast of Aceh province has destroyed hundreds of buildings. Authorities say there's no risk of tsunami, like the one in 2004 triggered by a quake in the same area.

For 6 1/2 years, Barbara J. King has written commentaries for NPR on everything from animals and anthropology to gender and higher education. Here, she offers up some of her favorite pieces.

The Grand Canyon National Park celebrates its centennial this year. In late 2017 and early 2018, visitors encountered something unusual after a 6-mile hike down to a scenic overlook: a typewriter.

The IOC says it will get closer to gender balance among Olympic athletes, boosting women to nearly 49 percent of the total at the Tokyo 2020 Games, from 45.6 percent in Rio.

Sombra, a 6-year-old German shepherd, sniffed out large amounts of cocaine, angering the criminal organization that hid them. She has been moved away from the group's territory for her safety.

With the Mega Millions jackpot at $1.6 billion, many may be tempted to enter an office pool to up their chances. Jason Kurland, known as "The Lottery Lawyer" says watch out for potential problems.

An antibody-based drug reduces the frequency of migraine headaches, according to data reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration. The agency approved Aimovig, priced at about $6,900 a year.

The Trump administration ordered new sanctions on Iran, in response to the attack in Saudi Arabia that temporarily cut off nearly 6% of the world's oil supply. The sanctions' effect may be limited.