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Uwani Musa Dure, 25, is one of the scores of mostly women and children who fled Gwoza and have recently returned. She now lives at a settlement for the displaced — and is searching for family members abducted by Boko Haram.

What It's Like To Come Home After Fleeing From Boko Haram

The terrorist network seized her town in 2014. Now they're gone and she's back. But life is not the same.

American aerospace engineer John Houbolt as he stands at a chalkboard in July 1962 showing his lunar orbit rendezvous plan for landing astronauts on the moon.

Meet John Houbolt: He Figured Out How To Go To The Moon, But Few Were Listening

In the early 1960s, NASA was considering three different ideas for landing a man on the lunar surface. Houbolt's plan ultimately won out despite concerns within NASA that it was too risky.

When the First Congregational Church of Oakland decided to hang a Black Lives Matter sign, they started a conversation that led them to try to stop calling police, especially on people of color.

Oakland Church Steps Out On Faith And Pledges To Stop Calling Police

In California, members of First Congregational Church of Oakland says it's a reaction to white people using law enforcement as a first resort when interacting with people of color.

Rep. María Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., talks about Trump's comments on Cuba

Republican Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar of Florida is the daughter of Cuban exiles. NPR's Michel Martin asks her about President Trump's comments about the country.

Netflix Edits Out Controversial Suicide Scene From '13 Reasons Why' Season 1

The Netflix show 13 Reasons Why took out a controversial scene from its first season depicting a suicide. Mental health experts say it's a step in the right direction.

Good Music Is The Best Revenge On Waxahatchee's 'Out In The Storm'

Katie Crutchfield, who performs under the name Waxahatchee, releases energy and emotion with pinpoint precision on her new album. Critic Ken Tucker has a review.

Helen Downs looks through some of her old recipes with her daughter-in-law Mary Downs. Helen used to be a big baker, but now Mary does most of the cooking.

When Mom Has Alzheimer's, A Stranger Comes For Christmas

The holidays can be difficult for families dealing with Alzheimer's, especially if the person with the disease is the one who used to be the heart and soul of Christmas.

Services like rides to the doctor or wheelchair ramps are among those that some Medicare Advantage plans will begin to offer next year.

New Medicare Advantage Benefits Are Supposed To Help Seniors Stay Out Of The Hospital

To help seniors stay healthy and independent, some Medicare plans will soon cover things like home-delivered meals or rides to the doctor, but finding plans that include the coverage is not easy.

After 146 Years 'The Greatest Show On Earth' Will Come To A Close

After pressure from animal rights groups and changing entertainment tastes, world famous Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus announced they'll be ending performances in May.

Civilians walk in the formerly rebel-held Syrian town of Douma, on the outskirts of Damascus, on Tuesday. The Syrian army declared that all anti-regime forces have left Eastern Ghouta, following a blistering two-month offensive, including an alleged chemical weapons attack. It's not clear when international inspectors will enter Douma to evaluate the site.

After U.N. Team Comes Under Fire, Not Clear When Inspectors Will Enter Douma

Syrian state media said Tuesday that international inspectors had entered the site of a suspected chemical weapons attack. But the chemical weapons watchdog group OPCW now says that's not true.

In Canada, Fire Breaks Out At Quebec City's Ice Hotel

Something caught on fire and smoke spread through the hotel. The hotel is now seeking cleaners who can get smoke stains off the building — which is, of course, entirely white.

As Police Remain On High Alert, Dallas Comes Together In Mourning

The city of Dallas is still reeling from the murders of five police officers. Residents are rallying around law enforcement but some warn they can't abandon peaceful protests.

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