One couple's bedroom caved in during the earthquake. Here's how it saved their lives
In the catastrophic earthquake in Turkey and Syria, several survivors stayed alive by chance when their collapsed walls provided protection.
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An American submarine that went missing in World War II is found off of Japan's coast
The wreckage of the USS Albacore, credited with sinking at least 10 enemy vessels during the war, was identified, the Navy said — almost 80 years after it was presumed lost.
Blinken meets with China's top diplomat in first meeting since balloon controversy
The meeting is the highest level of contact between the two nations since the discovery of a Chinese balloon in U.S. airspace at the beginning of this month.
South Africa joins Russia and China in naval exercises
South Africa goes ahead with its plans to hold a naval drill with Russia and China, just days before the first anniversary of the Ukraine war.
Prosecuting war crimes in Ukraine
How do investigators begin to consider the task of prosecuting war crimes in Ukraine? NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Wayne Jordash, managing partner at Global Rights Compliance.
A dance of hope by children who scavenge coal
Kids in India illegally collect bits of coal to sell so they can help their families. To give them a chance for a brighter future, an local educator gives them lessons in academics and the arts.
U.S. and Canada call off search for unidentified airborne objects that were shot down
Both the U.S. and Canada have called off searches for three unidentified airborne objects shot down over North America. No debris has been found.
Secretary of State Blinken and China's top diplomat Wang Yi are set to meet in Munich
The two diplomats will meet for the first time in the aftermath of the balloon crisis earlier this month.
An energy crunch forces a Hungarian ballet company to move to a car factory
The Ballet Company of Gyor began rehearsing at a local Audi factory last month after being forced to shutter its rehearsal hall in response to soaring energy prices.
The U.S. says Russian actions in Ukraine are 'crimes against humanity'
Speaking at the annual Munich Security Conference, Vice President Harris said Russian forces have been documented committing acts of murder, sexual assault, torture and deportation.