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U.S. airstrike in Yemen kills al-Qaida commander, 2 others

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

The U.S. says the commander was leading efforts to fuel instability in southern Yemen and to plan attacks on civilians.

China’s blueprint to clean lakes and stop algae blooms is working

By Dave Berndtson

China's success with cleaning lakes offers a blueprint for other industrializing and developing nations, where algal blooms threaten drinking water, kill aquatic life and pose dangers to children, pets and livestock.

5 important stories that deserve a second look

By Laura Santhanam, Erica R. Hendry, Joshua Barajas, Iman Smith

Here are five stories that provide some insight into what’s happening outside the Capitol.

Otto Warmbier’s death looms over U.S.-China talks on North Korea

By Matthew Pennington, Associated Press

Otto Warmbier's death after returning from North Korean imprisonment is stoking outrage in Washington and threatening to overshadow high-level U.S.-Chinese talks Wednesday.

Will Otto Warmbier’s death affect U.S. strategy on North Korea?

By PBS News Hour

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Trump: China’s pressure on North Korea hasn’t worked

By Associated Press

His tweet comes a day after learning that Otto Warmbier, an American student who was returned from North Korea to the U.S. in a coma last week, had died.

Why this Nobel laureate is banking on kids’ compassion to end child labor

By Larisa Epatko

Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi launched the 100 Million for 100 Million campaign to connect young people wanting to make a difference with those who struggle as child laborers.

How powerful is North Korea’s military?

By Eleanor Albert, Council on Foreign Relations

North Korea has embarked on an accelerated buildup of weapons of mass destruction and modernization of its already large conventional force. Read more in this Council on Foreign Relations explainer.

Are you a mosquito magnet? Own socks? This study is for you

By Dina Fine Maron, Scientific American

Researchers are studying the way twins smell for clues about the genetic basis of mosquito appeal.

Trump meets Poroshenko for brief ‘drop-in’ visit

By Vivian Salama, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump met with his Ukrainian counterpart Tuesday amid intensifying questions over whether his administration will step in to protect partners in the face of Russian aggression.