The new film 'Tatami' reveals an Iranian judoka's fight beyond the mat
In the first feature film co-directed by an Israeli and an Iranian, Tatami, an Iranian judoka must choose between her country and a run for the gold at the World Judo Championships.
Vietnam is grappling with the political fallout of a corruption scandal
Vietnam's president resigned amid a corruption scandal NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Bill Hayton of U.K.-based policy institute Chatham House about the shakeup.
'The Sense of Wonder' combines the author's love of basketball and Korean dramas
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Korean-American author Matthew Salesses about his new novel which draws from his own experience of trying to fit in, while feeling like an outsider.
A remembrance of Italian film actress Gina Lollobrigida, who died at the age of 95
Gina Lollobrigida melted the hearts of major stars in the 1950s and '60s: Humphrey Bogart, Frank Sinatra and Burt Lancaster. She was a voluptuous brunette with captivating brown eyes.
Director Bruce Gowers has died but his work will always be remembered
Bruce Growers, who directed live awards shows, presidential inaugurations and music specials, died at age 82. It was directing the video for Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" that boosted his career.
A helicopter crash near Kyiv kills at least 12, including Ukraine's interior minister
A helicopter crash near Kyiv killed more than a dozen people, including the country's interior minister.
Cryptocurrency turmoil affects crypto miners
Cryptocurrency turmoil is affecting crypto miners, who require lots of electricity to operate. Energy costs are up, and demand is down.
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Shootings in New Mexico targeted Democratic officials. A new study provides insights into viral coinfections among children. And, data show that most Paycheck Protection Program loans were forgiven.
A previously unknown Egyptian royal tomb has been discovered in Luxor
Egyptian and British archeologists uncovered the tomb that could date back as early as 1550 B.C. The tomb may belong to a royal wife or a princess who was part of the 18th Dynasty of ancient Egypt.
Among the N.M. lawmakers targeted in the shootings was a county commissioner
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Bernalillo County Commissioner Adriann Barboa about the string of shootings targeting Democratic lawmakers in New Mexico. She was one of the targets.