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Carrie Kissell spent nearly three months on a sailboat after Airbnb told her she could live and work anywhere. "When the work day was over, I'd close my laptop and you know, go snorkeling," she says.

Airbnb let its workers live and work anywhere. Spoiler: They're loving it

Airbnb says its Live and Work Anywhere policy is all about winning the global war for talent. A year in, the company and its workers are reaping all sorts of added benefits.

Camilla, then called the queen consort, pictured at a State Banquet in Berlin on March 29.

The royals dropped 'consort' from Queen Camilla's title. What's the big deal?

The invitation to King Charles' May coronation refers to his wife as Queen Camilla, dropping the word 'consort.' Royal experts unpack the significance of the title and the history behind it.

Resident Moe Blythe watches the Holy Fire burn near homes on August 9, 2018 in Corona, California.

In Parts Of California Blanketed With Wildfire Smoke, Breathing Is 'A Chore'

As fires continue to rage in California, smoke is causing health problems for some residents. Public health officials warn against breathing polluted air.

U.S. Marshals prepare to take Theodore Kaczynski down the steps at the federal courthouse to a waiting vehicle on June 21, 1996, in Helena, Mont. A spokesperson for the Bureau of Prisons told The Associated Press on Saturday that Kaczynski, known as the "Unabomber," has died in federal prison.

Ted Kaczynski, known as the 'Unabomber,' has died in prison at age 81

Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who retreated to a dingy shack in the Montana wilderness and ran a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others, died Saturday.

Speedy LA fire cleanup hailed as 'historic'; safety questioned

Local and federal officials in LA say recovery from January's deadly wildfires is on pace to be the fastest in modern California history. Scientists worry that toxic debris isn't getting cleared.

Lawsuits could expose Trump business practices as voters consider 2022 midterms

The upcoming year could bring court demands and revelations for former President Donald Trump. There are cases against Trump the businessman and Trump the ex-president.

Why do some Pakistani journalists say they're being silenced?

Reports from global media watchdogs suggest it is true: press freedoms in Pakistan are deteriorating. Why is Pakistan's media under pressure, and where is that pressure coming from?

Black descendant of Thomas Jefferson explores her ancestors' legacy in new book

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Gayle Jessup White about her book, Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's Search for Her Family's Lasting Legacy.

'Roe v. Wade' repeal raises questions about other constitutional rights

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Melissa Murray, law professor at NYU, about the possible implications of the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade for other constitutional rights.

Police crime tape is seen near an American flag-themed sunglasses at the scene of the Fourth of July parade shooting in Highland Park, Ill.

Highland Park police take a man into custody over the July 4th parade shooting

Officials are calling the 22-year-old a person of interest. Police Chief Lou Jogmen says the man gave himself up after a brief pursuit in his car.

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