Iran's Only Female Olympic Medalist Says She Has Defected
Kimia Alizadeh, who won a bronze medal for taekwondo at the 2016 summer Olympics, described her decision to leave Iran as difficult, but necessary.
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Queen Elizabeth II Calls A Family Meeting To Determine Meghan and Harry's Next Steps
The queen will reportedly host Prince Harry, Prince Charles and Prince William at her country estate on Monday to discuss the couple's plans to "step back as 'senior' members of the Royal Family."
Australian Prime Minister To Launch Inquiry Into Handling Of Wildfires
"There are things that I could have handled on the ground much better," the PM said. Many have linked the deadly fires to climate change and blamed conservative Australian governments for inaction.
Why The Most Coveted Democratic Endorser In Iowa Isn't Picking Sides
State Auditor Rob Sand is often mentioned as a potential candidate for higher office but despite being courted by Democratic presidential campaigns, Sand says endorsements "barely" matter "at all."
A 'Lost Decade': Haiti Still Struggles To Recover 10 Years After Massive Earthquake
Billions of dollars poured into Haiti after the 2010 earthquake, giving the economy a boost. But reconstruction hasn't lived up to what was promised and Haitians tell NPR they feel forgotten.
Australia's Massive Fires Threaten To Slow Decades-Long Economic Boom
Australia hasn't had a recession in nearly 30 years, an impressive track record for an industrialized county. But the fires threaten two pillars of the country's economy.
Australia's Wildfires Are Releasing Vast Amounts Of Carbon
The Australian bushfires are emitting huge amounts of climate warming carbon into the atmosphere. Normally, new vegetation that grows back would recapture it, but that may be changing.
Ready For Your First Marathon? Training Can Cut Years Off Your Cardiovascular Age
More reasons to commit to a race: A new study shows that novice runners who take on a marathon significantly improved their heart health. We've got tips to get you started.
Deadly Storms Sweep Through Southern United States, Leaving At Least 9 Dead
Violent thunderstorms got underway in Texas and Oklahoma on Friday, dumping rain and bringing high winds before sweeping east and northeast. Deaths were reported in Alabama, Louisiana and Texas.
Iran's 'Unforgivable Mistake' Downing Jet Elicits Furor At Home And Abroad
After many denials, Iran's admission that it accidentally downed a Ukrainian plane was cautiously embraced by world leaders as a "step forward." Back in Tehran, protesters' reaction was far angrier.