Scientists Discover Not 1, But 2 New Dinosaur Species In China
Scientists analyzing fossils from the country's northwest regions say two specimens were from previously unknown species.
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For Migrants Headed Towards The Darien Gap, A Glimmer Of Hope
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with journalist Nadja Drost about her reporting on the dangerous crossing between Colombia and Panama and the announcement of an agreement to organize the flow of migrants.
Taking In Mexico City's History By Canoe And Bike
There is a lot to see around the Mexican capital. NPR's correspondent recommends canoeing and biking along some of Mexico City's tucked-away sites.
U.S. State Department Is Still Hoping For Diplomatic Talks To Work With The Taliban
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with State Department spokesman Ned Price about the Taliban's rapid resurgence in Afghanistan. Nearly 3,000 U.S. troops are being sent there to provide the embassy security.
A Study In Bangladesh Tripled The Rate Of Mask-Wearing. Can It Help In The U.S.?
Researchers looked at the impact of free masks, text reminders and celebrity endorsements. It's unclear if the best strategies will help counter anti-mask sentiment in the U.S. during the delta surge.
U.S. Embassy In Kabul Tells Staff To Destroy Sensitive Material And Evacuate
A memo obtained by NPR lays out the emergency preparations being made by American diplomats at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul — including the destruction of sensitive documents and computers.
At Least 6 Die In Britain's Deadliest Mass Shooting In More Than A Decade
A gunman in southwest England killed five people, including a 3-year-old girl, before turning his weapon on himself, police say.
Rape Accusations At Alibaba Bring China's #MeToo Movement Back Into The Spotlight
A woman's account of her alleged rape by her manager at the Chinese tech company has gone viral, spurring conversations across the country about sexual abuse in the workplace.
U.S. Is Starting To Evacuate Some Embassy Staff From Afghanistan With Military Help
The State Department is reducing the U.S. Embassy in Kabul to a "core diplomatic presence" amid the deteriorating security situation.
The Taliban Now Control Two-Thirds Of Afghanistan
As of Thursday morning, the Taliban now hold 10 provincial capital cities — effectively putting them in control of two-thirds of Afghanistan.