New Congolese President Pardons About 700 Political Prisoners
President Felix Tshisekedi is signalling a more tolerant approach to political opposition than his predecessor Joseph Kabila.
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Saudi Kingdom Tries To Prevent More Women From Fleeing
The case of an 18-year-old refugee in Canada will embolden other Saudi women to follow suit, experts say. Saudi officials have launched a campaign to stop that from happening.
FAA Grounds Boeing 737 Max Planes In U.S., Pending Investigation
The announcement Wednesday afternoon follows decisions by many other countries to ground the planes in the wake of Sunday's deadly crash of an Ethiopian Airlines flight.
Dozens Of School Children Feared Dead In Nigerian Building Collapse
The three-story structure crumpled into a pile of concrete slabs Wednesday. About 100 nursery and primary school students are believed to have been inside. At least 37 people have been rescued.
In Midst Of An Oil Boom, New Mexico Sets Bold New Climate Goals
New Mexico lawmakers passed a bill this week mandating state utilities use 100 percent renewable energy by 2045. Meanwhile, oil production in the southeast corner of the state is breaking records.
Call For Global Moratorium On Creating Gene-Edited Babies
An international group of 18 prominent scientists and bioethicists is calling for countries around the world to impose a moratorium on the creation of babies whose genes have been altered in the lab.
David Keenan, A Young Singer With An Old Poet's Soul
During World Cafe's Sense Of Place trip to Dublin, we grab a seat by the water to hear the Irish singer-songwriter perform gorgeous songs on acoustic guitar.
Saudi Women's Rights Activists Appear In Riyadh Court
Defying international calls for the activists' release, a Saudi Arabian court began legal proceedings on Wednesday for Loujain Alhathloul and several other women.
Meet The Lagoon's Forgotten Lady And See 'The Strangest Movie Never Made'
The Lady from the Black Lagoon tells the story of Milicent Patrick, who designed the Creature's monster suit. Giraffes on Horseback Salad was a Marx Brothers script scenario written by Salvador Dalí.
How Inuit Parents Teach Kids To Control Their Anger
At the top of the world, the Inuit culture has developed a sophisticated way to sculpt kids' behavior without yelling or scolding. Could discipline actually be playful?