Miscellaneous

June 14, 2021

Even fans in the US tuned in at 5:30 a.m. to watch the live BTS concert online. Culture critic Maria Sherman, author of "Larger Than Life: A History of Boy Bands from NKOTB to BTS," joins us to talk about BTS fandom.

Science & Technology

Papers and relics testifying to Stephen Hawking's life's work will be displayed in UK archive

The World

June 01, 2021

The collection includes a wide variety of items, from Hawking's scientific papers to letters he received from popes and presidents.

Environment

Earth's shadow creeps across moon ahead of super blood moon

Associated Press

May 26, 2021

Wednesday night offers a rare cosmic event known as a super blood moon.

Commentary

For pregnant women, getting the COVID-19 jab is a challenging choice

The World

May 12, 2021

Information on vaccines for pregnant women differs, depending on the country. Making the choice to get the shot while pregnant can get complicated, explains Valerie Fernández, who faced the decision herself in Arizona.

Brazilian comedian's COVID-19 death unites nation in grief

Associated Press

May 06, 2021

Paulo Gustavo, a popular comedian in some of Brazil's biggest-box office movies and television shows, died of COVID-19, sparking an outpouring of grief across a country polarized by the pandemic.

Leaders

In the wake of Chadian President Idriss Déby's death, a transitional military council will lead the country

The World

April 21, 2021

Idriss Déby's death has spurred a dizzying, 360-degree change of course for Chad, which was nearing the end of an election that was projected to give the president a sixth term in office.

Top of The World

Britain remembers Prince Philip

The World

April 09, 2021

Top of The World: The flag at Buckingham Palace in the United Kingdom is flying at half-mast on Friday following an announcement from the royal family that Prince Philip had died. And, Israel said it will not cooperate with the ICC investigation into potential war crimes committed in the Palestinian Territories. Also, despite a surge in COVID-19 cases, the neighboring South American countries of Ecuador and Peru are holding presidential elections on Sunday.

Obituary

Tanzania's President John Magufuli has died at 61

The World

March 18, 2021

After weeks of speculation about the health and whereabouts of Tanzanian President John Magufuli, he was pronounced dead on Wednesday night.

Photography

Photos: Arab uprisings began with quest for freedom and led to repression, wars

The World

December 16, 2020

What started as a series of idealistic revolutions turned into dashed dreams of democracy and revival of authoritarian governance. The decade since has seen yet more instability and violence.

At this Roman bar, talk about anything. Just not COVID-19.

The World

December 04, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic comes with a heavy psychological toll. So, Cristina Mattioli, a bar owner in Rome, banned talking about it to encourage her customers to focus on more positive things.

Miscellaneous

Dedicated BTS fans buy tickets to join virtual K-pop concert

Papers and relics testifying to Stephen Hawking's life's work will be displayed in UK archive

Earth's shadow creeps across moon ahead of super blood moon

For pregnant women, getting the COVID-19 jab is a challenging choice

Brazilian comedian's COVID-19 death unites nation in grief

In the wake of Chadian President Idriss Déby's death, a transitional military council will lead the country

Britain remembers Prince Philip

Tanzania's President John Magufuli has died at 61

Photos: Arab uprisings began with quest for freedom and led to repression, wars

At this Roman bar, talk about anything. Just not COVID-19.

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