U.S. Navy seizes attackers who held Israel-linked tanker
Armed assailants seized and later let go of a tanker linked to Israel off the coast of Yemen on Sunday before being apprehended by the United States Navy.
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Curfew declared in Sierra Leone after gunmen attacked its main military barracks
The attack on the barracks and detention centers raised fears of a breakdown of order amid a surge of coups in the region.
Hamas says it wants to extend truce after latest exchange of captives with Israel
The announcement from the Islamist militant group came after a third hostages-for-prisoners swap with Israel in which 17 captives and 39 Palestinian prisoners were released.
In pictures: emotional scenes as Israel and Hamas trade prisoners for hostages
Hamas freed 17 hostages and Israel released 39 Palestinian detainees. We take a look at what has happened so far.
A musical parody of 'Saw' teases out the queer love story from a cult horror hit
A love story is not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of the Saw franchise, but that's exactly what a new musical is – and then some.
More captives are released in second Israel-Hamas exchange amid cease-fire deal
The Islamist militia group had earlier put the hostages-for-prisoners swap on hold for several hours, alleging that Israel had violated the terms of a four-day truce.
Derek Chauvin, officer convicted of George Floyd's murder, was stabbed in prison
Chauvin was stabbed and seriously injured by another inmate inside a federal prison in Tucson, Ariz., according to officials.
Opinion: School shows are a magical part of the holidays
NPR's Scott Simon talks about how much he enjoys watching school stage productions this time of year and why.
Scores of Palestinians and Israelis freed from captivity on first day of Gaza truce
As the pause in fighting appeared to hold, Hamas released 13 Israelis and 11 foreigners who were also seized in Hamas' attack on Israel last month. In exchange, Israel freed 39 Palestinian prisoners.
FDA investigates growing salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cantaloupe
At least 45 people were hospitalized with salmonella poisoning linked to recalled whole and pre-cut fruit. The illnesses occurred in a majority of U.S. states and in Canada.