French Police Arrest 8 In Attempt To Create Explosion In Paris
Eight people are now under arrest in France, after what security officials say was an attempt to create an explosion in central Paris.
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Serena Williams Loses Chance To Break Grand Slam Record
On Monday, Sports Illustrated senior writer Jon Wertheim said the U.S. Open was Serena Williams' to lose, and on Thursday night, she did. He tells NPR's Audie Cornish what happened Thursday when she lost not just her match, but her chance to surpass Steffi Graf for the most Grand Slam singles titles.
One Moment On A Vacation Changed Her Life — And The Lives Of Child Brides
How Jacqueline de Chollet of Switzerland came to team up with a college student in India to save girls from a life of servitude.
Why China Wants To Squeeze North Korea A Little, But Not Too Much
China opposes North Korea's nuclear tests and has signed up for international sanctions. But China still conducts extensive trade and worries about a major crisis that would send refugees its way.
Donald Trump's Long Embrace Of Vladimir Putin
An interview with the GOP presidential nominee aired on state-funded Russian television network Thursday. And Trump has repeatedly praised Russian President Putin over the course of his campaign.
After Facebook Censored Iconic Photo, Norwegian Newspaper Pushed Back
Facebook removed a photo of a girl fleeing napalm bombs — a world-famous image of the Vietnam War — citing the "display of nudity." After uproar, Facebook announced it will be reinstating the image.
U.S. And Russian Officials To Meet In Geneva To Talk Peace In Syria
Secretary of State John Kerry is holding talks with his Russian counterpart. The sides are attempting to agree on terms for a cease-fire and provision of humanitarian aid to rebel-held areas of Syria.
After Cable Cars Got Stuck In The Alps, Dozens Spent Night Suspended In Midair
Helicopters managed to extract 65 people from the gondolas late on Thursday — but then night fell, and the remaining trapped tourists had to wait until morning to be rescued.
Seismic Activity In North Korea Indicates Possible Fifth Nuclear Test
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake in North Korea is artificial, South Korea's defense sources say, indicating North Korea likely again tested a nuclear bomb.
A Siberian River Has Mysteriously Turned Blood Red
Alarmed Russians are sharing photos on social media of the red Daldykan River, located above the Arctic Circle. The Russian government thinks a pipeline leak from a local factory could be to blame.