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U.S. and Russia discuss ending Ukraine war, without Kyiv

The talks build on last week's phone call between President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin during which the two leaders agreed to work together toward a negotiated end to the war.

A bedroom of the Olympic Village in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, photographed in February. The buildings will be cooled with a system of water pipes beneath the floor, rather than air conditioning.

Paris wants an AC-free Olympic Village. Team USA and others aren't so chill with it

The U.S. is among the countries bringing portable AC units to the Paris Olympics this summer since the Athletes' Village won't have any. Many athletes are worried about competing in extreme heat.

Rubble from the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, which burned down in the Eaton fire.

Opinion: A miracle amid the fire

NPR's Scott Simon shares the story of the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, which burned from the Eaton Fire. A mural was concealed behind one of the walls.

Wooden sculptures inside San Diego's Metro Biosolids Center represent the various equipment used to treat wastewater.

Flush with creativity: San Diego’s sewage system is covered in public art

Artists have turned public bathrooms and wastewater treatment facilities into unlikely canvases for expression.

Access to medical abortion pills could be restricted under the incoming Trump presidency.

Women stock up on abortion pills and Plan B, fearing new restrictions under Trump

Telehealth providers say requests for the pills have spiked since the election. Patients and doctors worry what a Trump presidency could mean for medical abortion and emergency contraception.

Police welcome Trump's return to the White House

Police officers backed Trump's reelection, but police reform advocates wonder what that will mean for police accountability

This image provided by the New York City Police Department shows a person of interest in the investigation of the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel on Wednesday.

New images are released for a 'person of interest' in the CEO's killing in New York

Shell casings with the cryptic words "deny," "defend" and "depose" were found at the scene of the fatal shooting of the UnitedHealthcare CEO outside of a Manhattan hotel, police officials say.

Gabe Leonard: 'Stay to the End'

THIS OCTOBER, Distinction Gallery is proud to present "Stay to the End" an exhibition of new works by Gabe Leonard, celebrated cinematic artist. Known for narrative paintings with swashbuckling desperados and femme fatals, Leonard draws inspiration from many genres of film such as westerns and noir. Leonard's brushwork is as electrifying as his subjects, bold warm and cold colors denoting the unfolding drama of his scenes. Longtime fans and newcomers alike will find fresh reason to delight in his new filmic compositions. Opening reception: "Stay to the End" opens with a public reception with the artist from 6-10 p.m. on Oct. 14. There will be live music and drinks available for purchase from Last Spot by Hidden Hive. The opening reception will feature new works and a live painting session with the artist. Dress up to match Gabe's art for a chance to model for him live during the Reception! Opening reception: October 14th, 2023 6-10 p.m. On view Oct. 14 through Nov. 4 Gallery hours: Tuesday - Friday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday: 12-5 p.m. Second Saturday receptions: 6-10 p.m. Related links: Distinction Gallery website | Instagram | Facebook

The Aga Khan addresses an audience about the challenges to a pluralistic society on Nov. 12, 2015, at the Memorial Church on the campus of Harvard University, in Cambridge, Mass.

The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and a philanthropist, dies at 88

Considered by followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was a student when his grandfather picked him to lead the Shia Ismaili Muslim diaspora.

Now that Sarah Barnes' son, Samuel, 2, is enrolled in Head Start, it's lifted an extra stress off Barnes' shoulders. "It just makes life a little bit easier having child care right on campus," she says. "I can literally walk over here between classes and check on him."

The new kids on campus? Toddlers, courtesy of Head Start

And not just toddlers — infants and preschoolers too. A new effort aims to help the 4 million college students raising kids by putting Head Start programs on community college campuses.

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