World Jun 06 NPR photojournalist brought viewers to the front lines of Iraq battles It was August 2004, and the Iraq war was about a year old. Fighting was intense in Sadr City, a suburb of Baghdad. NPR photojournalist David Gilkey was embedded with the troops. His photos captured a firefight and the anguish…
World Jun 06 Should refugees be allowed to work? As the world debates what to do with the staggering number of refugees who have been dislodged from their normal lives, Uganda is an example of a country allowing displaced people to work.
World Jun 03 How well do you know the world: Travel warnings and century floods In world news this week, a battle started in an Iraqi city, thousands evacuated flood waters and U.S. tourists were warned of risky spots. Take our quiz about these news events and more.
Arts May 26 5 ways to take great concert photos without being a jerk At concerts, camera phones have replaced cigarette lighters to show audience appreciation. Here are five tricks of the trade by a professional concert photographer.
Arts May 26 This D.C. rock house was born from punk and suits WASHINGTON -- In 1980, a nightclub opened in Washington, D.C., away from the tourists' Candie's sandals and Polaroid cameras, and among the bail bondsmen and porn shops.
Nation May 24 When a foster child has a birthday, this group makes sure they open a gift Steffi Green’s toy room is more crowded – and organized – than most. Clear tubs brimming with colorful toys stacked to the ceiling are labeled “stuffed animals,” “Nerf toys” and “crafts.” She’s collecting gifts, with contributions from her community, for…
World May 20 How well do you know the world: Sunken treasures and Afghan protests This week in the world, tens of thousands of Afghans marched in Kabul, a kidnapped schoolgirl escaped in Nigeria, and divers discovered an underwater treasure. Take our quiz about this and more.
World May 19 EgyptAir plane carrying 66 crashes; terrorism possible, officials say An EgyptAir airplane flying from Paris to Cairo with 66 passengers aboard crashed into the Mediterranean Sea early Thursday morning. Egyptian officials said they can't rule out terrorism at this point.
World May 06 How well do you know the world: Forces to be reckoned with In world news this week, Kenyans torched tons of a precious product, a Turkish official quit, and an Aussie claimed to create bitcoin. Oh, and did we mention it was Star Wars Day? Take our quiz on this and more.
World May 04 In Canada, wildfire forces entire town to evacuate A wildfire engulfed the town of Fort McMurray in western Canada’s sprawling Alberta province on Wednesday, forcing residents to leave with basically the clothes on their backs, reported Chester Dawson of The Wall Street Journal.