A 51,000-Year-Old Bone Carving Supports Neanderthals' Creativity
Scientists have discovered a giant deer toe bone, engraved by Neanderthals — a hint that our ancient cousins had conceptual imagination.
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Former U.S. Ambassador To Afghanistan Discusses U.S. Withdrawal
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker about the U.S. military withdrawal from the country after nearly 20 years.
Protection Provided By The Pfizer Vaccine May Might Be Fading, Israeli Officials Say
The Pfizer vaccine appears to be waning in terms of preventing any infection or mild disease, but still offers strong protection against severe disease and death, the Israeli Ministry of Health says.
There's Work To Do If The Olympics Actually Wants To Be Environmentally-Friendly
The Olympics aim to set an example for environmentally-friendly mass events. Environmental NGOs and scholars say the reality falls well short of the rhetoric, including at this summer's Tokyo games.
Why India, Mecca And Las Vegas Struck A Chord With This Iconic Iranian Photographer
Jamshid Bayrami is an Iranian photographer who dropped out of high school — then became known worldwide for his celebrity shots and protest images, including an iconic one he took in 1999.
Israel's New Government Is Dealt A Defeat With Vote Over Palestinian Citizenship Law
The controversial law would prevent Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza from acquiring residency in Israel even after they marry Palestinians with Israeli citizenship.
Jivan Gasparyan, Armenian Musician Beloved By Rock Stars And Hollywood, Has Died
The duduk player and composer took his music from the mountains of his native Armenia to some of Hollywood's biggest films. Along the way, he played with rock legends like Peter Gabriel and Brian Eno.
Wreckage Found In Russia After Plane Went Missing
The Antonov An-26 plane missed a scheduled communication earlier Tuesday and disappeared from radar when flying from the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to the town of Palana, officials said.
Author Chaney Kwak Turned A Cruise Ship Ordeal Into A Metaphor — And Memoir
He was one of nearly 1,400 people stranded aboard the Viking Sky cruise ship off the coast of Norway in 2019. It changed his life.
9 Arrested Over Alleged Plot To Plant Bombs Around Hong Kong
Police made the arrests after uncovering an attempt to make explosives and plant bombs across the city. Of the nine arrested, six are secondary school students.