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The joro spider, a large spider native to East Asia, has become a common sight throughout Georgia and other Southeastern states. But scientists say it may soon spread through the Eastern seaboard.

No, you don't need to worry about joro spiders. They may even be helpful in some ways

The palm-sized spider, which has been largely confined to the Southeastern states for nearly a decade, could soon colonize regions with colder climates to the north. But they're harmless to humans.

Pearl Harbor Hero Posthumously Awarded The Bronze Star

After years with no recognition, World War II veteran, Joseph George received the Bronze Star on Thursday. His ship was next to the USS Arizona during the Pearl Harbor attack. He saved many shipmates lives.

The Thylacinus cynocephalus, a masupial known by many by the name "Tasmanian tiger," has been merely the stuff of sketches for decades. Here is a print of the animals first published in Louisa Anne Meredith's 1880 <em>Tasmanian friends and foes: feathered, furred and finned</em>.

Back From The Dead? Reported Sightings Fuel Hope For Return Of Tasmanian Tigers

The last known Tasmanian tiger died more than eight decades ago. It has become the stuff of textbook sketches and yellowing photographs. But now, researchers are launching a new search.

Frank Deford in 1984. He would go on to spend another 33 years as a commentator on <em>Morning Edition</em>.

Frank Deford, NPR's Longtime Philosopher Of Sports, Dies At 78

The sportswriter was a mainstay on Morning Edition for 37 years, applying his keen wit and incisive eye to games of every stripe. Deford died Sunday, just weeks after hanging up his cleats with NPR.

Demonstrators hold up a Pan-African flag to protest the killing of teenager Michael Brown on Aug. 12, 2014 in Ferguson, Mo.

On Flag Day, Remembering The Red, Black And Green

The Pan-African flag, designed by Marcus Garvey in 1920, was intended as an expression of black liberation. It's still used around the world.

U.S. men's national team captain models the new World Cup uniform. The kit, unveiled by Nike Tuesday, uses wide bands of color instead of stars or stripes.

Too French? Nike Rolls Out U.S. World Cup Soccer Uniforms

The new jerseys feature a familiar U.S. badge on the chest. But they depart from the previous uniforms by using thick bands of the national flag's three colors.

Head coach Sandra Kiriasis threatened to take the Jamaican women's bobsled with her after getting fired from the team.

On Eve Of Olympics Debut, Jamaican Women's Bobsled Team Loses And Finds A Sled

As their head coach left the team, she threatened to take the sled with her. But Jamaican beer makers volunteered to pay for a new one just in time for training on site.

'Where's Warhol?' Turns The Waldo Concept Into A Work Of Art

High art is highly entertaining in this grown-up goof on the Where's Waldo? books. Readers hunt down a tiny Andy Warhol against a series of elaborately detailed art and culture-themed backgrounds.

The U.S. freed a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in exchange for the release of 10 Americans imprisoned in the South American country and the return of fugitive defense contractor Leonard Francis known as "Fat Leonard." Francis is at the center of a massive Pentagon bribery scandal, the Biden administration announced Wednesday.

Who is 'Fat Leonard' and how did he end up as part of the Venezuelan prisoner swap?

The infamous Malaysian businessman Leonard Glenn Francis is being extradited to the U.S. Here's everything you need to know about the bribery scandal that brought down dozens of Navy officials.

New research looks into how the wrinkles on an elephant's trunk helps it feed.

There’s a wrinkle — or many — in the story behind an elephant’s trunk

A bump in the elephant brain stem pointed scientists to the wrinkles on their trunks and the role those folds play in the animal’s life.

Former Attorney General Bill Barr is displayed on a screen during a hearing of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

Here's what the Jan. 6 panel's references to '2,000 Mules' is about

Both Rep. Liz Cheney and former Attorney General Bill Barr referenced 2,000 Mules, a pro-Trump film, during Monday's Jan. 6 committee hearing. In his testimony, Barr said he was "unimpressed" with it.

Simone Biles Wins 6th U.S. Women's Gymnastics Title

After a historic triple-double flip in the floor exercise, Simone Biles collected her sixth title Sunday in Kansas City, Missouri. The Olympic champion is preparing for the 2020 games.

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