Winter Olympics Kick Off With Biting Winds And History-Making Wins
Jessie Diggins had the highest Olympic finish ever for a U.S. women's cross-country skier.
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The Political Gamesmanship Behind The 2018 Winter Olympics
Michel Martin asks North Korea expert Jean Lee, former Ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert, and former COO for the U.S. Olympic Committee Lt. Gen. Wallace Gregson about behind-the-scenes diplomacy.
First Female Leader Of Sinn Féin Looks At Fresh Start For Party
The 48-year-old takes over the party with no direct connection to Ireland's period of bloodshed known as the Troubles.
Canadian Ice Dancers Step Down The Heat To Step Up At The Podium
After taking second place in 2014, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir are determined to grab gold with a tweaked program that tones down a signature — and some say risqué — move.
How I Moved My Cat From Israel To Pakistan
NPR's Islamabad correspondent faced a thorny problem when she moved from Jerusalem to Pakistan: how to transport her pet between countries that lack diplomatic links and don't recognize each other.
Israeli Jet Downed During Attack On Syria After Drone Intercepted, Says Israel
Israel said it attacked several targets in Syria after intercepting an Iranian drone that had been launched from that country.
Korean Women's Hockey Team Presents A Unified Front As It Takes To The Ice
In many ways, the Korean women's hockey squad is the most interesting team in the world. On Saturday, they hit the world stage in their first game at the Olympics. Korea lost. It hardly mattered.
Israel Launches Strikes Against Iranian Targets In Syria
Israel's military launched an air raid in Syria. The attack was allegedly targeting sites that are linked to the Iranian military.
The Oldest Rookie In The Winter Olympics Will Turn 50 This Year
"People are eating wrong. If you take care of yourself, both mentally and physically, you stay young. Age is only a number," says Tomi Rantamaeki, a Finnish curler who is 49 years old.
Blue Dye Kills Malaria Parasites — But There Is One Catch
Methylene blue used to be an anti-malarial treatment but fell out of favor. Researchers wondered, what if it were added to a current medication?