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Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio, pictured here at a press conference in May 2018, last week declared rape and sexual violence a national emergency.

Sierra Leone's President Declared Rape A National Emergency. What Happens Now?

Women's rights groups have welcomed the declaration, but are concerned whether the new policies can impact the lives of the country's women and girls.

Roger Stone leaves federal court on Feb. 1. The judge in his case has imposed a gag order on attorneys and others.

Federal Judge Imposes Gag Order In Roger Stone Case

Judge Amy Berman Jackson said that lawyers and others in the case must refrain from statements that risk creating "material prejudice" but neither they nor Stone must keep completely silent.

Fresh Air Weekend: Wildlife 'Dynasties'; The Neuroscience Of Addiction

The BBC series Dynasties examines the social lives of five animal species. Ken Tucker reviews new albums by Steve Gunn and Michael Chapman. Judith Grisel discusses the biological basis of addiction.

Thanks in part to his original songwriting, singing and guitar-playing, Physics doctoral student Pramodh Senarath Yapa beat out the remaining entrants to win this year's "Dance Your Ph.D." contest.

Ph.D. Student Breaks Down Electron Physics Into A Swinging Musical

John Bohannon, founder of Science magazine's "Dance Your Ph.D." contest, presents the 2018 winner, Pramodh Senarath Yapa. He won over judges with his choreographic rendition of some chaotic electrons.

Listen to Cinema Classics Feb 21, '19, Tax Breaks with John Daugherty

John Daugherty of Film Columbus discusses with Johnny the nuances of local filmmaking, especially tax breaks.Film discussion: Tax Breaks for local…

It's Movie Time Feb 22, '19 Capernaum

John and Mary are all praises for this masterpiece.Film Reviewed: Capernaumby host John DeSando and guest Mary Yerina.It's Movie Time has won numerous…

Police officers respond to a shooting in Aurora, Ill., Friday afternoon. A gunman killed five people, then wounded five police officers in a firefight.

Illinois Gunman Opened Fire When He Learned He Would Lose His Job, Police Say

Shooter Gary Montez Martin, 45, wasn't legally allowed to own a gun, police say. But he never complied with a demand to relinquish his firearms.

To Move Forward, Parkland Shooting Survivor Leaves Marjory Stoneman Douglas

It's been a year of struggle for Parkland school survivor Annabel Claprood. One year after the mass shooting, she's no longer at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

An American coot flies over Brooklyn's Prospect Park Lake on Feb. 5.

Talkin' Birds: The Great Backyard Bird Count

Bird lovers around the world are counting birds this weekend for the annual Great Backyard Bird Count, which provides valuable data for avian research.

Firefighters work at Ground Zero, the site of the World Trade Center attacks, on Sept. 11, 2001.

Sept. 11 Victim Compensation Fund Cuts Payouts By As Much As 70 Percent

The fund is reducing awards as it faces a surge in claims before the fund's 2020 expiration date.

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