Philippines Pardons U.S. Marine In Killing Of Transgender Woman
Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton, 25, was sentenced in 2015 to a term of six to 12 years for homicide, a sentence that was later reduced to 10 years.
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What Recovery Looks Like In Japan Almost A Decade After Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
Japan has poured billions of dollars into recovery from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster. NPR discusses what the recovery looks like nearly a decade after it happened.
India Surpasses Brazil, Moves Into 2nd Place For COVID-19 Cases
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Joanna Slater, India bureau chief for The Washington Post, about the nation's confirmed infections exceeding 4.2 million — overtaking Brazil with 4.1 million.
India Moves Into 2nd Place For COVID-19 Cases
The nation's confirmed coronavirus infections exceed 4.2 million, overtaking Brazil, with 4.1 million. The worst-affected country remains the U.S., far ahead with nearly 6.3 million cases.
Southwestern Japan Braces For Powerful Typhoon Haishen
The storm expected to bring heavy rainfall and high-speed winds on Sunday. Authorities are urging residents of islands of Kyushu and Okinawa to exercise caution.
India Coronavirus Cases Surpass 4 Million
India has the third-highest number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in the world. It's been reporting new cases faster than any other country.
Whatever Happened To ... The Heavy Metal Mongolian Band Called The Hu?
They're cooking up new music — including a song for a 'Star Wars' video game — and videos on how to prepare traditional foods. Care for a fried meat pie?
Whatever Happened To ... 2 Of The Visitors Who Got Stuck In Wuhan During The Pandemic
An epidemiologist and a grad school graduate who'd gone to see family reflect on how tough it was to be cut off — and what they learned from their months-long quarantine.
Global Conversation: British And Indian Teachers Discuss Teaching During The Pandemic
As they compare notes on the new school year, a teacher in India nearing retirement talks with a younger teacher in Britain about the obstacles and surprising revelations of teaching in the pandemic.
How To Care For Older People In The Pandemic (And A Printable Guide!)
Three experts share advice on how to help the older people in our lives — parents, grandparents, neighbors, relatives, friends — feel comfortable and safe in the pandemic.