As we tread water in an ocean of midterm election news, let’s take a moment to ponder more pleasant topics, like uselessness and failure. For dog owners, those qualities are on vivid autumnal display, ...

“They’re one of the best meats if they’re prepared right.” That is how eating squirrels was described to me by my guide last week, in western Kentucky. If anyone would know, it should be him. Still, I ...

A video showing a dog's valiant attempt to chase after a squirrel has gone viral, as the creature continued to evade the pup despite his best efforts. User @scott1126 posted the clip on TikTok, ...

Time now for our science news roundup from Short Wave, NPR's science podcast. I'm joined by Regina Barber and Jessica Yung. Hi, y'all. REGINA BARBER, BYLINE: Hey. JESSICA YUNG, BYLINE: Hi, Juana.

The frantic barking of the dogs drew us deeper into the hollow. We had made a pact at the start of this hunt to take it easy and not go too fast, especially uphill. After hearing the intensity of the ...