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Even with a government shakeup, markets are still worried that Italy is headed toward default. The interest rate on the country's debt has shot up to 7 percent and with an economy as big as Italy, there may be no will — or money — for a European Union rescue.

She said the bloodshed she witnessed in Toronto had taught her to cherish every moment in life.

Georgia is well known for its agricultural products, such as peaches, peanuts and chickens. Now, in the tiny town of Camilla, one farm is turning out an unusual item that's in big demand in Europe's high-fashion industry: alligators.

NPR Paris correspondent Eleanor Beardsley says the squalid camp where migrants live in the rough in the dunes of Calais has transformed.

These two species have been in danger of extinction for decades, but have responded well to conservation efforts. Those measures are going to stay in effect.

A survey by the Pew Research Center shows that the percentage of Americans who say they believe in God, pray daily and attend church regularly is declining.

Ductal carcinoma in situ often doesn't turn into breast cancer, but most women have surgery for it. The trend is for less invasive surgery, which hasn't affected survival rates.

The deadline for the so-called "fiscal cliff" is fast-approaching. The combination of automatic spending cuts and tax hikes go into effect in just three days. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with host Jacki Lyden about where congressional leaders are on a deal.

The April jobs report came in much better than expected, though the shrinking labor force leaves some unanswered questions.

A barrage of rockets was fired from the Gaza Strip toward Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and other parts of the country. There were no injuries. Earlier, Israel conducted airstrikes and called up reservists.