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Larisa Epatko produced multimedia web features and broadcast reports with a focus on foreign affairs for the PBS NewsHour. She has reported in places such as Jordan, Pakistan, Iraq, Haiti, Sudan, Western Sahara, Guantanamo Bay, China, Vietnam, South Korea, Turkey, Germany and Ireland.

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Nation Feb 15

Who’s in line to replace Justice Antonin Scalia? Here’s the shortlist

In terms of persona and puns, Justice Antonin Scalia will be hard to replace, but President Barack Obama has said he is going to try. Here are the names of some of those mentioned as possible successors.

World Feb 12

World news quiz: New Year’s wishes and satellite flybys

China celebrated the start of the Lunar New Year, and North Korea launched another satellite into orbit this week. Test your knowledge of these international events and more in our 5-minute quiz.

Nation Feb 10

DOJ raps Ferguson City Council for ‘unnecessary delay’ on police reforms

The Ferguson, Missouri, City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a number of changes to a raft of reforms meant to improve its courts and police, drawing a swift rebuke from the Justice Department.

World Feb 08

Photos: China welcomes the Year of the Monkey

With fireworks crackling and incense burning, families celebrated the Chinese Lunar New Year on Monday by eating, dancing and cleaning house.

World Feb 05

World news quiz: Groundhog Day and Groundhog Day

The U.S. breathed a sigh of relief when Punxsutawney Phil failed to see his shadow, predicting an early spring. Do other countries have such a furry forecaster? Take our 5-minute quiz to get this answer and more.

Nation Feb 04

5 early Super Bowl ads, starring athletes, Amy Schumer and hot dogs

Every year, we eagerly anticipate the commercials in the Super Bowl, almost as much as the snacks.

World Feb 04

Colombian president sets eyes on post-conflict future

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos met with President Barack Obama on Thursday to seek support for a historic peace agreement with leftist guerrillas, which would bring an end to his country’s 50-year civil war, and for help combatting the Zika…

World Feb 03

Haitians take to the street to protest country’s election process

Updated: Haitian President Michel Martelly stepped down on Sunday, as was constitutionally required, and a provisional government will take his place until a run-off election is held on April 24.

Nation Feb 02

Remember your first book? One group hopes you don’t

Remember that favorite book from your childhood, the one that made you fall in love with reading? One organization in New York wants your experiences with books to predate even that.

World Feb 01

WHO declares international emergency over Zika virus

The World Health Organization declared the Zika virus, and its possible link to an explosion of birth defects in Latin American countries, a public health emergency in need of a coordinated international response on Monday.

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