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The fight broke out when mother elephant Phoebe was disciplining her son Beco. Another elephant, known as Aunt Connie, disapproved, and the females started shoving each other. A zoo director told The Columbus Dispatch that elephants, like humans, sometimes disagree about child rearing.

Governor Dave Heineman has declared a state of emergency due to drought conditions.The Governor's office said Monday in a news release that the…

Muslim extremists are pillaging Sufi tombs and mosques. They're ignoring international protests. To them, the sites are offensive. To most others, they're historical sites of huge importance.

U.S. requirements for meat to be labeled by country of origin may be in jeopardy after a recent World Trade Organization ruling. Or, maybe not. The U.S. is taking its time to contemplate the next move.

Choosing a physician is never easy. But if you're in the market for a doctor, newly published ratings and a few practical tips could make the process a little less bewildering.

A monthly indicator of economic health in nine Midwest and Plains states dropped in June.Creighton University economist Ernie Goss compiles the…

NPR is looking at the American dream, and during an election year, politicians often talk about what they think that dream means. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio from Florida is one of the political world's brightest new stars. He offers his version of the dream in his new memoir, An American Son. He speaks with host Michel Martin.

Maryland and Ohio are the latest states turning to casinos to help address tight budgets. The Philadelphia Inquirer's Suzette Parmley reports on gambling and says that nationwide, casinos brought in about $33 billion in 2011. Parmley speaks with host Michel Martin about the growth of legal gaming and the potential costs to the people who play.

When Corey and Sheri Crawley's oldest daughter started kindergarten, the couple thought her withdrawn behavior was because she was the only African-American girl in her class. So they decided to do something about it. They created the Pretty Brown Girl brand of dolls and accessories. Host Michel Martin speaks with the Crawleys.

The search stems from allegations of illegal campaign contributions during his 2007 presidential run.