A trip to the world’s frayed edges with Hannah Lucinda Smith’s ‘Hinterlands’
A new book makes the case that if we look closely at hidden conflicts unfolding around the globe, we can…
Why Russia’s strikes on Ukraine are more intense; Germany’s song of the summer
Ukraine’s defense forces have beaten back many types of Russian attacks during more than four years of war. But recently…
Senate Democrats say banks turned blind eye to suspicious moves by Jeffrey Epstein
A report from Senate Democrats accuses big banks of failing to report suspicious money transfers made by Jeffrey Epstein until…
The soaring demand for Patriot missiles, from the Middle East to Ukraine
The U.S. and its partners depend on Patriot interceptors to shoot down incoming ballistic missiles. But Russia and Iran are…
Europe heat wave fuels drought, fires and energy fears
Europe's heat wave exposes buried history and new threats — Nazi-era wrecks emerge from the Danube, nuclear reactors face cooling…
Nauru, the world’s 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero
The Pacific Island country of Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, its president said, matching the…
13 new books in August will get you through the dog days of summer
This month brings riveting novels about dogs, Hollywood stars, small towns and characters with bigger woes than just the sweltering…
5 states have primary elections on Tuesday. These are the races to watch
From Michigan's Senate and governor primary to Missouri's 1st Congressional District, a number of key races in primary elections Tuesday…
A veteran was detained by the National Guard in her front yard. Now she’s suing
Military veteran and D.C. resident Anna King has filed a $3 million lawsuit against the Idaho National Guard, saying three…
Authorities arrest an arson suspect in connection with wildfires in Spokane
The suspect was arrested in connection with one of three wildfires in Spokane, Wash., that have destroyed hundreds of homes…