Two U.S. Soldiers Help Subdue Gunman On French Train
A gunman opened fire on a high speed train that was traveling between Amsterdam and Paris. According to French officials, two Americans subdued the shooter.
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Danny Becomes First Hurricane Of Atlantic Season
The storm, tracking westward toward the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean, now has sustained winds of nearly 75 mph.
They're Invisible In China: Portraits Of The Mentally Ill
A young photographer has won a scholarship for his work documenting the lives of six families in Guangdong province who are struggling with mental illness.
Gunman On French Train Wounds 3; Americans Among Passengers Who Subdued Him
Authorities say a gunman opened fire aboard a high-speed Amsterdam-to-Paris train. They say the suspect is a Moroccan, 26.
In Search Of A Drought Strategy, California Looks Down Under
Australia suffered through a truly epic drought, and it survived. But some of Australia's solutions — like a free market for water — may be too radical for the Golden State.
For Kazakhstan's LGBT Community, A Struggle For Recognition And Rights
The country's failed bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympics disappointed LGBT activists. They'd hoped global attention would lead to greater tolerance in a country where they live in a "state of fear."
North And South Korea Exchange Fire Across Border
Tensions between North and South Korea have been rising. This week the North fired a rocket across the demilitarized zone separating the two countries. The South responded with dozens of shells.
Airstrikes In Southwest Yemen Prompt Appeals From Aid Groups
An airstrike has killed dozens of civilians in the city of Taiz, Yemen. Aid groups are calling on the Saudi-backed coalition and the Houthi rebels on the ground to stop attacking civilian targets.
Ultra-Orthodox In Israel: Keeping Cool While Keeping Customs
Even in this month's 90-degree heat, ultra-Orthodox Jews stay loyal to their traditional attire: heavy, long skirts for women and dark suits and fedoras for men. Air conditioning helps.
Inside Iran: A Jewish Journalist's Exclusive Look
Steve Inskeep talks to Larry Cohler-Esses of The Forward, who traveled to Iran for a 7-day reporting trip — marking the first time a Jewish publication had been granted a journalism visa since 1979.