Centrist wins over hard-right nationalist in Romania's presidential race
With nearly all ballots counted, Romanian voters have elected Bucharest's mayor, a centrist and pro-European Union candidate, as president, over the nationalist choice.
Long-Term Depression May Boost Stroke Risk Long After Mood Improves
Even after the psychological pain is effectively treated, damage from long years of depression may linger. It seems to double the risk of stroke among adults over age 50, research suggests.
A First: City Council In Austin, Texas, Has A Majority Of Women
Training was arranged for city employees on how to deal with women. Experts said women ask a lot of questions. The Austin American-Statesman quotes an academic who called that "benevolent sexism."
Police Say Mass. Man Went 'All Davy Crockett' On Bear
A man in North Adams, Mass., wanted bears off his property. Police say he got drunk and pulled out his axe. Authorities advise residents not to chase bears through the woods drunk with a dull tool.
EU Commission To Submit Plan To Share In Migrant Burden
The European Union is planning to propose to its 28-member nations a quota on migrants entering Europe. It also is seeking military action against people smuggling migrants out of Libya.
In Bangladesh, A 3rd Atheist Blogger Is Hacked To Death
Ananta Bijoy Das wrote for a website once moderated by another writer, killed in a similar way. To learn more, Steve Inskeep talks to Syed Zain Al-Mahmood of The Wall Street Journal in Dhaka.
Ahead Of Summit, Gulf States Doubt America's Mideast Policies
Of the 6 Gulf nations that will be represented at a summit hosted by President Obama, only 2 will be represented by monarchs. The meeting's aim is to build support for a nuclear accord with Iran.
Was 'Deflategate' About Tom Brady's Legacy Or His Ego?
The Patriots quarterback was recently suspended for his apparent role in underinflating game balls. For commentator Frank Deford, "Deflategate" is as much about Brady's vanity as it is about victory.