Road Flock: Sheep Help Police End Car Chase In New Zealand
The flock of more than 150 sheep blocked a road, doing what road spikes couldn't and bringing a 90-minute chase to an end.
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North Korea Claims It Has U.S. Student In Custody
State media reported that the isolated nation has detained a student from the University of Virginia for "committing anti-republic activities."
El Niño Does Bring Floods And Drought, But There's A Silver Lining
We're in the middle of an El Niño that's already caused weather-related disasters and will last at least several more months. Now for the good news.
Roger Federer Becomes First Man To Win 300 Grand Slam Matches
He now trails only Martina Navratilova, who won 306 matches at the highest level of tennis. Federer, 34, is currently ranked No. 3 in the world.
After The Trip Seen 'Round The World, Syrian Refugee Builds A New Life
The man who was tripped by a kick from a Hungarian camerawoman is now rebuilding his life in Spain. He's learning Spanish, working at a soccer academy — and trying to reunite his family.
Militants Kill At Least 17 In Attack On Somali Beachfront Restaurant
Gunmen holed up in a restaurant after firing on diners and passers-by. The militant Islamist group al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for the violence.
Danes Say Zoo Dissections Fit With Country's 'Very Honest' Parenting
Last weekend at an event in Denmark called "Animals Inside Out," a college biology student publicly dissected a lion. Attendees — including young children — were given a close-up, gory view.
With Sanctions Eased, What Kind Of Trade Can Companies Do With Iran?
In the wake of the Iran nuclear deal, one sanctions lawyer is deluged with calls from U.S. businesses asking if they can enter the huge Iranian market. But the limits are tight and the risks steep.
Taliban Makes Good On A Promise To Target Afghan Media Networks
A suicide bomb attack killed six journalists from Afghanistan's independent television station, Tolo TV. Renee Montagne talks to Saad Mohseni, CEO Of Moby Group, the media company that owns Tolo TV.
Islamic State Destroys 1,400-Year-Old Christian Monastery In Iraq
Renee Montagne talks to Archbishop Bahshar Warda, a leader of Iraq's Chaldean Christians, about the destruction of one of the oldest Christian monasteries in Iraq.