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The WHO says the possible link between serious birth defects and the Zika virus is a global health emergency. Renee Montagne talks to Laura Harrington, an entomologist at Cornell University.

Renee Montagne talks to Washington Post sports columnist Kevin Blackistone on the criticism Cam Newton has received for his end zone celebrations, and how race may be an influencing factor.

Critical care insurance pays out a lump sum for any kind of expense if someone is diagnosed with a serious illness. It's now popular but other kinds of insurance may already cover needed expenses.

Gen. John Campbell, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, is set to appear before a House panel on Tuesday for what's expected to be a contentious report about the progress of the war.

After Monday night's caucuses in Iowa, the presidential candidates are turning their attention to New Hampshire. NPR's Asma Khalid tells David Greene the vote on both sides will be close.

The state-appointed emergency manager of the Detroit public schools system is calling it quits. Darnell Earley was a big target because of his job before this one — as emergency manager of Flint.

More than 62,000 migrants crossed to Europe by boat in January alone — almost all of them landing on Greek islands after perilous journeys from the Turkish coast. Three hundred and sixty people have died while making that crossing. NPR takes us on a boat that is trying to stop that from happening.

Before it does damage, an earthquake sends out a "P wave" that scientists use to find location and size. The U.S. quake warning system under development on the West Coast is built around the P wave.

Renee Montagne talks to Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg, director of the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement at Tufts University, about New Hampshire millennials.

The chairman of Sotheby's is suing a gallery that sold him a fake Mark Rothko painting. That trial is underway in Manhattan. Mary Louise Kelly talks to Noah Charney, author of The Art of Forgery.