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A still image from the American Eagle Foundation shows the eaglet from egg #1, and egg #2 — with the pip, or developing hole in the shell — just beginning to be visible on Saturday.

National

Eaglet Number 2 Is On The Way For America's 'Most Patriotic Nest Cam'

2:54pm March 19, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

The American Eagle Foundation confirms that there's a "pip in progress" on the second egg in the nest in the National Arboretum — meaning the baby bird is starting to break its way out.

A woman participates in the demonstration "Ni una menos" (Not One Less) against violence against women in Buenos Aires, on June 3, 2015.

What Did You Expect? The Question That Women Are Sick Of Hearing

12:01pm March 19, 2016

by Jasmine Garsd

The murder of two young Argentines and the sexual harassment of a journalist in Mexico City have gone viral — and drawn attention to violence against women in Latin America.

Nabors and Kemp rafted the Colorado River to check the Grand Canyon â park #22 â off their list. Here, Darius Nabors tries out a mid-river headstand.

National

PHOTOS: Touring The National Parks ... All 59 Of Them

11:26am March 19, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

This summer, the National Park Service turns 100. Two friends are celebrating the occasion by visiting every single park — in 59 weeks. Justin Regan of member station KNAU spoke with the duo.

This still is from the first trailer for Nina, starring Zoe Saldana as singer Nina Simone. This image of Saldana in dark makeup and with a prosthetic nose helped reignite a controversy over skin color and casting.

Ta-Nehisi Coates On The Fight Over 'Nina Simone's Face'

9:26am March 19, 2016

by Leah Donnella

Many people have decried the casting of Zoe Saldana in upcoming biopic Nina, but Ta-Nehisi Coates digs deep into why this choice struck a nerve.

Emergency services inspect the area following a suicide bombing in a major shopping and tourist district in the central part of Istanbul on Saturday.

World News

Suicide Bomb In Istanbul Kills Five, Wounds 36

9:17am March 19, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

The deadly attack comes less than a week after a car bomb killed more than three dozen people in Ankara, Turkey's capital.

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan talks at a ceremony Friday commemorating the 101st anniversary of the Battle of Gallipoli in Canakkale, Turkey, Friday. Turkey and the European Union annouced an agreement Friday to deal with Syrian refugees. But Tu

World News

Why Europe Needs Turkey ... And Turkey Needs Europe

8:39am March 19, 2016

The migrant crisis is the latest example of the fraught, tangled relationship. Europe wants Turkey as a buffer that blocks spillover from Middle East chaos. Turkey wants access to Europe's markets.

Panamanian salsa singer Ruben Blades waves to the crowd before performing during the final round of Tango Salon competition at the 8th Tango Dance World Championship in Buenos Aires on August 30, 2010. MABROMATA/AFP/Getty Images)

Who's The Happiest Of Them All? And What's Their Music Like?

8:32am March 19, 2016

by Jasmine Garsd

Okay, so maybe it's Denmark.That's what a new survey says. Then again, another survey said it's ... Panama! To celebrate, we're sharing a Panamanian playlist.

World News

Belgium Captures Last Wanted Suspect In Paris Attacks

8:18am March 19, 2016

Belgium police have arrested a leading suspect in November's terror attacks in Paris. Twenty-six-year-old Salah Abdeslam was captured after being shot in the leg during a police raid in Brussels.

World News

EU Migrant Deal: Turkey To Start Denying Asylum Granted Elsewhere

8:18am March 19, 2016

by Lauren Frayer

Turkey and the European Union struck a deal intended to halt the uncontrolled influx of asylum seekers to Europe. NPR's Lauren Frayer explains how the agreement aims to level out the "irregular" flow.

World News

Kurdish Uprising: ISIS Exacerbating Civilian Violence In Turkey

8:18am March 19, 2016

Recent bombings in Turkey attributed to radical Kurds have the country reeling. NPR's Melissa Block discusses the situation with Gonul Tol of the Middle East Institute.