Russia marks 80 years since World War II victory over Nazi Germany
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the leaders of China and Brazil to commemorate the anniversary.
2 of America's biggest antagonists to meet: Russia and China's presidents
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China for a state visit this week. The invitation from his Chinese counterpart marks the first international trip of Putin's new term.
On Israel's Independence Day, a rally calls for Jewish settlements in Gaza
Senior Israeli government ministers advocated for the settlements — presenting a political obstacle for Prime Minister Netanyahu, who hasn't articulated a clear plan for who will rule Gaza post war.
The American Kennel Club recognized a new breed at the Westminster dog show
Mando, a Lancashire Heeler, became the 201st breed to be officially recognized by the American Kennel Club. It was a miniature poodle that took Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
China once had a one-child policy — now it wants couples to have more children
At a marriage market in Shanghai, Chinese citizens make personal decisions that have implications for the country's economy.
An aspiring music group win NPR's Tiny Desk Contest
NPR Music's amateur songwriter competition, Tiny Desk Contest, reveals another winner. Nearly 7,000 artists entered the contest for the 10th anniversary title.
Doctors in Louisiana are alarmed over how the state may reclassify 2 abortion pills
A new bill in Louisiana seeks to reclassify two abortion pills as "controlled dangerous substances." Someone possessing the pills without a prescription could be punished, including jail time.
Examining the protests that have engulfed many colleges across the country
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with author, attorney and former South Carolina state lawmaker Bakari Sellers about the college campus protests. His father was a prominent student activist in the 1960s.
Russian troops press toward Ukraine's second largest city, Kharkiv
Ukraine says it is struggling to contain a new Russian offensive in a northeastern border region. Its army is short on troops and ammunition. How has Russia gained momentum in this war?
Marie Fowler, 83, becomes Howard University's oldest doctoral graduate
Fowler earned her doctoral degree in ministry over the weekend. She already has her bachelors and two masters but wasn't sure at her age she could manage the work. She stayed the course.