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Sick Of Tanneries' Stench Centuries Ago, A French Town Began Making Perfume. It Stuck

Since the 19th century, the French city of Grasse has been the center of the world's perfume industry. It developed as a response to Grasse's medieval tanning industry –- which stank.

President Trump signs an $8.3 billion emergency spending bill in the White House Friday. That's significantly more than he originally requested from Congress.

Where That $8.3 Billion In U.S. Coronavirus Funding Will And Won't Go

President Trump and Congress Friday authorized a package of emergency funding to help and treat and slow the spread of COVID-19. About $950 million is designated for state and local response.

Where That $8.3 Billion In U.S. Coronavirus Funding Will And Won't Go

President Trump and Congress Friday authorized a package of emergency funding to help and treat and slow the spread of COVID-19. About $950 million is designated for state and local response.

The Greek island of Kastellorizo, shown here at sunset from the top of an ancient castle, is a little over a mile away from the Turkish shore. Known for its architecture, turquoise sea and friendship with the neighbor Turks, it's recently become a pawn in a geopolitical dispute between the Greek and Turkish governments over hydrocarbons and maritime borders.

'Not Our World': This Greek Island Wants An End To Greece And Turkey's Feud

Kastellorizo has become a pawn in a dispute between Greece and Turkey over maritime borders and offshore resources. But as the governments' standoff continues, islanders speak of peace and harmony.

Travis Smith visits his grandmother's house on J Street for the first time in over a decade. May 6, 2021.

San Diego County's Gang Injunctions Are Gone, But Neighborhood Scars Remain

In April, San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced her office was dissolving the county's last remaining gang injunctions in San Diego County. One man talks of his experiences under the injunction and the pain that lingers.

A building burns after shelling in Kyiv, Ukraine, March 3, 2022. Russian forces have escalated their attacks on crowded cities in what Ukraine's leader called a blatant campaign of terror.

Putin's war is a nightmare for the Ukrainian people and for Russia, an expert warns

Putin acted out of hubris and "didn't get the politics of Ukraine right" when he decided to invade, says Michael Kimmage, an academic who formerly served at the State Department.

Prince performs in Paris at the Grand Palais on Oct. 11, 2009.

Lawmakers may honor Prince with a Congressional Gold Medal

Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Ilhan Omar introduced the bill calling for Prince to posthumously receive the award. The Congressional Gold Medal has been awarded to only 163 people since 1776.

Shoppers line up near sale signs at a Burlington store in New York in June.

How A Retail Chain Without A Website Powered Through The Pandemic

Burlington shut down online sales in March right before coronavirus lockdowns. But it's among the discount retailers that have endured the pandemic surprisingly well, even opening new stores.

Uncollected or duplicate photographs found in boxes and drawers in backrooms of Kabul's photo studios.

These Unclaimed Afghan Studio Portraits Bear Witness To Decades Of History

In the back rooms of Kabul's photo shops, thousands of photos dating as far back as 40-plus years sit unclaimed. It remains to be seen if these photo studios can survive a new period of Taliban rule.

President-elect Joe Biden, accompanied by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, speaks at The Queen theater, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, in Wilmington, Del.

Top California Air, Climate Regulator Hopes To Run Biden EPA

Mary Nichols will soon leave her job as California's top air regulator after more than four decades of advocating for ambitious climate policies in the nation's most populous state.

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