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Rodrigues island's "cafe marron" plant has been presumed extinct for scores of years. Then, one day, a little boy told his teacher that the plant lived, near his house. Suddenly, an obscure, skinny little bush that nobody had noticed became an international treasure and the focus of a 20-year effort to preserve it.

Police in three Western states are seeking the reclusive leader of a religious group which openly practices polygamy. Warren Jeffs heads the church, which dominates twin towns on the Utah-Arizona border. Jeffs and three followers were indicted this week for sexual assault and conduct involving a minor. Howard Berkes reports.

Belmont Park is 100-years-old as it prepares for another running of the Belmont Stakes, the last leg of the Triple Crown.

The remains of Marine Lance Cpl. Thomas Fritsch were laid to rest in Rocky Hill, Conn., on Saturday, 37 years after he was killed in a firefight in Vietnam. Amy Jeffries of member station WNPR reports.

Galveston, Texas, issues a voluntary evacuation order ahead of Hurricane Rita, which is predicted to make landfall on the Texas coast over the weekend. Elliott Jennings, emergency management coordinator for Galveston County, tells host Michele Norris how the city is getting ready for Rita.

First Lady Jill Biden is departing on a trip to Eastern Europe to visit Ukrainian refugees, as well as U.S. personnel in the region. It's her most high-profile endeavor since her husband took office.

Several large wildfires are burning throughout California and the largest is the Carr Fire which is so unpredictable, authorities say they've been issuing evacuation orders pretty liberally.

"Republicans cannot both be loyal to Donald Trump and loyal to the Constitution," Rep. Liz Cheney said in a speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.

"We have found no information suggesting that there was activity by armed Palestinians in the immediate vicinity," U.N. Human Rights Office spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani said.

While chicken prices nationwide have increased, retailers such as Costco and BJ's are still selling rotisserie chickens for under $5. That's part of a broader strategy.

The U.S. has a home shortage, but builders may be slowing instead of increasing construction because of worries that the homes won't be sold.

Despite a high risk of brain injuries, military personnel rarely develop a disabling brain condition often found in former boxers and football players.

After nearing a lockdown-induced bankruptcy, millions of people around the world now follow this Australian candy shop on social media.

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The U.S. Department of Education has announced it will automatically erase the remaining student loan debts of more than half a million borrowers who attended the now-defunct Corinthian Colleges.

In today's digital age, following a recipe from a book may seem pretty archaic. So if you're not in the mood to read the ingredients and measurements, then a playlist might be for you.

Hiromi Uehara is a brilliant young pianist from Japan, by way of the Berklee College of Music. Her exciting mixture of musical genres and high-energy playing are made even more thrilling by her impressive technique and complex ideas. Hear her in an interview and performance on Piano Jazz.

Steve Cline was at home with his wife Annette last December when his heart suddenly stopped. Quick thinking and some help from a 911 dispatcher meant he made a full recovery.

We've gotten some really funny and creative entries so far in our video project celebrating the Rite of Spring centennial. Where's yours? Check out some videos, grab the music and get cracking — you only have until Tuesday, May 28.

On her new album, the violinist teams up with herself as she plays her two Stradivarius instruments.