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Turkish special force police officers stand guard next to a banner picturing the late Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (left) and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as people wave Turkish national flags during a rally this week in Istanbul against the failed July 15 coup.

Turkish Admiral Sought In Failed Coup May Be Seeking Asylum In U.S., Officials Say

Rear Adm. Mustafa Zeki Ugurlu, who had just finished a NATO job in Norfolk, Va., is among the "pro coup fugitives" being pursued by Turkey following last month's failed coup attempt.

A 'March For Justice' On Chicago's Magnificent Mile

In Chicago today, protesters walked in a "march for justice," following the first-degree murder charges against police officer Jason Van Dyke in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Shari Runner, interim president and CEO of the Chicago Urban League.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. (left) and Manny Pacquiao pose for photos after a news conference in Los Angeles. The two are scheduled to fight in Las Vegas on May 2.

Mayweather, Pacquiao Will Brawl For Boxing's Richest Purse Ever

The upcoming bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao may or may not be the greatest of all time, but the two fighters are expected to take home at least $200 million combined.

<strong>Planet</strong>: bottom of a glass containing half-and-half, water and food coloring. <strong>Moons</strong>: bottom of a glass containing coconut milk, water and food coloring. <strong>Stars</strong>: salt, cinnamon, baking powder and Tums.

Behold! The Cosmos Created From The Contents Of A Kitchen

From spices, flour, milk, water and food coloring, a photographer creates startlingly realistic-looking images of space. These photos are convincing enough to impress an astrophysicist.

March Madness 2015: Winners And Losers

NPR's Tom Goldman talks to Don Gonyea about the latest upsets and advancements in the men's NCAA college basketball tournament. The women's tournament gets underway Friday, too.

An actor performs during a March 9 rehearsal of <em>Singin' in the Rain</em> on the stage of the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. American musicals were rarely performed in France in the past, but have been a huge hit in recent years.

Parisians Sing The Praises Of 'Singin In The Rain'

Until a few years ago, American musical theater was rarely performed in France. But it's become a huge hit, with Singin' in the Rain as the latest sold-out success.

For Banks 'Too Big To Jail,' Prosecutors Count On A Promise To Behave

A conviction can be fatal for a big company. So in some cases prosecutors have been holding off on punishing firms that have broken the law. In return, the companies vow to clean up their act.

Almost all ice, from the ice cubes in your freezer to the hoarfrost seen on this glass, has the same hexagonal internal structure. It's why snowflakes have six arms. But the ice that scientists detail in the journal <em>Nature</em> is unlike anything seen before.

Scientists Discover A New Form Of Ice — It's Square

Researchers were surprised by what they found when they sandwiched a drop of water between two layers of an unusual two-dimensional material called graphene.

Congressional Panels Probe Opiate Prescriptions At Wis. VA Hospital

Two congressional committees travel to the town of Tomah, Wis., on Monday to hold a hearing on the VA hospital there. The hospital has been singled out for over prescribing opiates to vets.

Supporters of Planned Parenthood dressed as characters from <em>The Handmaid's Tale</em> protest last June outside the Capitol against Senate Republicans' health care bill.

Planned Parenthood Plans Major Political Effort In Key States For 2018 Midterms

Planned Parenthood says it will be a major presence in Senate and gubernatorial races in eight battleground states in this year's midterm elections. It promises to spend record dollars as well.

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