These days very few parts of Mexico are immune from narco-related violence
Drug violence in recent months in Mexico has exploded -- extending into the country's southernmost state.
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Lawyers for ex-President Trump and the DOJ are to appear in federal court today. Seven states get almost all the presidential campaign traffic. U.S. accuses Russia of sophisticated influence campaign.
In Ukraine, turning air raid sirens into a piece of music
When an air raid siren went off recently in Kyiv, a young singer spontaneously began harmonizing with the alarm. The result went viral on social media.
A major reshuffle is coming for Ukraine's government
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Phillips O'Brien of the University of St. Andrews School of International Relations in Scotland about a major reshuffling of Ukraine's government.
New report sheds light on devastating U.K. fire
Seven years ago, the deadliest fire on British soil since World War II devastated a public housing complex and killed 72 people. Now, a damning report assigns blame.
LeElle Slifer remembers her cousin, an Israeli hostage killed by Hamas
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with LeElle Slifer. Her cousin Carmel Gat was one of the six hostages recently killed by Hamas, and who's body was recovered over the weekend.
A trip to what may be the most beautiful bookstore in the world
Livraria Lello in Porto, Portugal, is arguably among the world's most beautiful bookstores, and visitors line up each day to catch a glimpse inside.
Mexico's controversial judicial reform bill advances despite protests
Despite countrywide protests, Mexico’s controversial judicial reform bill advances through Congress and inches closer towards passing into law.
Raygun responds to Olympics breakdancing performance hate
The Australian breakdancer who goes by Raygun apologized for the backlash her Paris Olympic Games performance brought to the breakdancing community. Her performance went viral for her unorthodox moves during competition.
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff says he is 'gutted' at a vigil for Israeli hostages
Emhoff, who frequently uses his platform to talk about his Jewish faith and antisemitism, addressed Adas Israel Congregation this week in the wake of the death of Hersh Goldberg-Polin and others.