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Armed men in military uniform, believed to be Russian soldiers, were outside the territory of a Ukrainian military unit in Bakhchisaray, on the Crimean Peninsula, on Monday.

Russia Denies Issuing Ultimatum Or Warning Ukraine Of 'Storm'

Russian media say a stern message has been delivered: Ukraine must surrender Crimea, or a full-on military assault could begin Tuesday. Russia disputes that account.

Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., holds up a hard drive as he questions IRS Commissioner John Koskinen during a July 23 hearing.

More Details Surface On Missing IRS Hard Drive

A more detailed account about what happened to Lois Lerner's computer is now available. But critics say there are still lots of unanswered questions.

Preschool students from Nikki Jones' class at Porter Early Childhood Development Center in Tulsa line up in the hallway on their way back from outside play.

What Every School Can Learn From Preschools

A new report argues that non-academic "skills for success" can and should be cultivated and assessed in older students.

Family and civil rights leaders honored Tyre Nichols at a public funeral in Memphis

Tyre Nichols' funeral was held Wednesday, roughly three weeks after he died following a beating by police that was caught on video and sparked protests and calls for accountability nationwide.

Ex-interpreter for Dodgers' Ohtani to plead guilty to stealing millions from pitcher

Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter of Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, has agreed to plead guilty to stealing nearly $17 million from the Major League Baseball superstar.

A comprehensive package of police reform measures cleared the Maryland General Assembly on Wednesday, including repeal of police job protections long cited as a barricade to accountability.

Maryland Lawmakers Override Vetoes On Sweeping Police Reform

A comprehensive package of police reform measures cleared the state's General Assembly on Wednesday, including the repeal of police job protections long cited as a barricade to accountability.

A worker operates a forklift to move household waste at a facility that stores recyclable materials in Seoul, South Korea. In 2019, more than 130 million metric tons of single-use plastics were thrown away, according to a new report.

20 Companies Are Behind Half Of The World's Single-Use Plastic Waste, Study Finds

More than 130 million metric tons of single-use plastics were thrown out in 2019, according to a new report that puts Exxon Mobil atop a list of the companies that produce it.

DOJ Subpoenaed Apple For Data On Trump White House Lawyer

The Justice Department secretly subpoenaed Apple in 2018 for account information of then-White House Counsel Don McGahn as well as his wife.

A man waves a "Free Britney" flag during a rally in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. protesting the conservatorship of Britney Spears July 14, 2021.

On Capitol Hill, #FreeBritney Is Just The Beginning

A bipartisan pair of senators is reintroducing a bill to safeguard against abuse in the guardianship system.

Life Kit: How To Rein In Your Spending

As vaccine rates increase, many Americans are increasing their spending. NPR's Life Kit has tips for how rein that in and stay on a budget.

U.N. Report Implicates Syria in Lebanon Assassination

A new United Nations report implicates Syrian officials in the killing of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri earlier this year. Alex Chadwick discusses the implications for regional politics with Rami Khouri, editor-at-large of Beirut's Daily Star newspaper.

A year after Palestinian American journalist's death, her family still seeks answers

It's been a year since Palestinian American Shireen Abu Akleh was killed reporting on an Israeli raid in the West Bank. Israel never prosecuted anyone and her family still seeks accountability.

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