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System of a Down's Serj Tankian on his memoir, why a new album hasn't come since 2005
System of a Down singer Serj Tankian covers fleeing the Lebanese Civil War as a child, advocating for recognition of the Armenian Genocide, and why his band hasn't made a new album since 2005.
Hundreds of Nepalese men moved to Russia to join in its fight against Ukraine
by Shalu Yadav
Participating in a far-flung war comes at a heavy cost. Ten Nepalese men have died, and more than a hundred are missing. Families blame local recruiters for Russia's army.
Has there been a change in frequency in earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?
While earthquakes and volcanic activity around the world may have been in the news a lot over the past year, there's no real increase. The number of climate disasters, however, is rising.
Bangladesh's prime minister wins a majority in parliamentary elections
Sheikh Hasina has been elected to a fourth successive term in elections that were marred by a boycott and low voter turnout. What's next, and what are the implications for the U.S.?
Pentagon keeps Austin's hospitalization quiet for days from White House, Congress
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin waited several days to inform President Biden and members of Congress that he was hospitalized after complications from elective surgery.
After 3 decades leading the National Rifle Association, Wayne LaPierre resigns
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Mike Spies, senior staff writer of The Trace, a nonprofit media outlet for gun-related news, about LaPierre's legacy, and how he shaped America's gun culture.
How the fight in Congress over U.S. aid to Ukraine impacts Ukrainian soldiers
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Ukrainian colonel and lawmaker Roman Kostenko about the realities his country faces as it waits for U.S. funding. The audio for this story was interpreted by Anton Loboda.
Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber says he's had to deal with phantoms offstage
In an interview, Lloyd Webber said a poltergeist caused some mischief around his London home. He never saw the ghost but did see weird activity — such as scripts placed in neat piles in odd places.
After decades of silence, family speaks publicly about Joe Kahahawai's murder
by Jo Corona
Two sisters discuss a harrowing and dark incident in their family history. Kim Farrant and Joy Kahahawai-Welch remember their uncle, and how the family has kept his name and legacy alive.
Hollywood's awards season kicks off Sunday with the Golden Globes
by Mandalit del Barco
The ceremony will air on CBS after a few years of controversy. The hit movie Barbie leads the Golden Globes nominations, including best director and best picture musical or comedy.
More court documents are to be released about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to former federal prosecutor Jarrod Schaeffer about the next legal steps in the Jeffrey Epstein saga — now that some identities of alleged contacts have been revealed.
A Pittsburgh pooch is finally out of the dog house
A Goldendoodle found $4,000 in cash on a kitchen counter and ate it. Cecil's owners were planning to use the money for a new fence. The dog pooped and the couple got most of the money back.