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Oxbow Wins Preakness; Derby Winner Orb Finishes Fourth

5.18.13 at 8:30pm by The Associated Press

Oxbow led from start to finish. It was the sixth Preakness victory for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas and 15th Triple Crown win, the most in horse racing history.

Alzheimer's Cases Rise, But Hope Remains

5.18.13 at 6:45pm by NPR Staff

More than 5 million Americans currently have Alzheimer's disease, and the number is only going to increase — in part, due to aging baby boomers. But researchers say increased awareness and early detection is helping patients live with the disease.

Impossible Choice Faces America's First 'Climate Refugees'

5.18.13 at 5:00pm by NPR Staff

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the tiny town of Newtok, Alaska, could be completely underwater by 2017. Its 350 residents must relocate or stay to face the floods, but a move is easier said than done.

Internships: Low-Paid, Unpaid Or Just Plain Illegal?

5.18.13 at 5:00pm by NPR Staff

Fed up with working for free, some interns are suing their employers. Last week, a judge ruled that interns could not sue the Hearst Corp. as a class action, which could be a legal setback for young workers tired of exploitative unpaid internships.

Spaniard's Song Brings YouTube Fame ... And Maybe A Job

5.18.13 at 5:00pm by Lauren Frayer

Enzo Vizcaíno looks like a busker, strumming away on his ukulele as he roams a Barcelona metro car. But he sings of his bachelor's degree and postgrad diploma. "I'm the King of Microsoft," he croons. He's not looking for a handout. He just wants a job. And his creative approach may be paying off.

Bashar Assad: A Political Solution In Syria Is 'Unreal'

5.18.13 at 3:15pm by Eyder Peralta

The Syrian president also left no room for his departure. "The captain of a ship doesn't flee when faced with a storm," he said during an interview with an Argentine newspaper.

Afghan Parliament Halts Debate On Women's Rights Bill

5.18.13 at 1:30pm by Eyder Peralta

The bill would have banned violence against women, child marriages and forced marriages. Detractors said the bill would bring Western values into Afghanistan.

WATCH: NASA Spots Brightest Lunar Explosion Ever Recorded

5.18.13 at 11:45am by Eyder Peralta

A nearly 90-pound meteoroid produced a one-second flash visible with the naked eye. Since NASA started tracking lunar strikes in 2005, it has counted more than 300 of them.

The Unsafe Sex: Should The World Invest More In Men's Health?

5.18.13 at 10:00am by Michaeleen Doucleff

The world's top health problems are more common in men than women. But recent global funding has been skewed toward women's issues. Some health economists say more effort should go toward stopping men's risky behaviors, like smoking and drinking.

Russian Official Names CIA Station Chief In Moscow

5.18.13 at 10:00am by Eyder Peralta

The breach of protocol comes after Russia expelled an American diplomat they said was a spy. Analysts said the potential outing is an escalation.