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Olive, a pet pigeon now famous for wearing a bedazzled vest, was reunited with her family in Phoenix, on Tuesday, after nearly two weeks.

Rhinestone Vest-Wearing Pigeon Reunited With Family

Thanks Internet! A well dressed, bedazzled pet pigeon who appears to have gone on the bird equivalent of a rumspringa, is back home after nearly two weeks.

At MOM-O's Thanksgiving Memorial Brunch, family members can light a candle in honor of their lost loved one. In its 25 years, the organization has supported hundreds of families in Charlotte through the loss of a relative after a homicide.

A Thanksgiving Feast With Space At The Table For Grief

The Charlotte, N.C. support group Mothers of Murdered Offspring hosts an annual Thanksgiving meal for families who have lost a loved one to homicide.

Books are shown in a San Diego County Office of Education office, Dec. 17, 2018.

Gifts For Young Readers: County Schools Librarian Shares His Kid Lit Picks

Jonathan Hunt vets virtually all new children's book releases for the San Diego County Office of Education. Here are his recommendations for 2018.

Venezuelan officials allegedly granted access to favorable currency exchange rates in exchange for bribes.

Venezuelan Former Treasurer Says He Accepted $1 Billion In Bribes

The bribes included property, horses and watches. The legal action has played out as Venezuela reels from hyperinflation and citizens struggle to purchase basic necessities such as food and medicine.

Dictatorship Was A 'Very Good' Period, Says Brazil's Aspiring President

NPR sat down with Jair Bolsonaro, who is in the lead ahead of other (eligible) candidates for the Brazilian presidency.

From left: Man Kaur of India celebrates after competing in the 100-meter sprint in the 100+ age category at the World Masters Games in Auckland, New Zealand; an illustration inspired by a list of global poverty thinkers being called a "Sausagefest"; Maryangel Garcia Ramos, 32, a disability activist from Mexico.

6 Fearless Women Who Were An Inspiration In 2018

They broke taboos and stereotypes around the world. They include the co-recipient of this year's Nobel Peace Prize, a disability activist — and a 101-year-old runner.

"I am sorry for the late notice, but in fact this was conveyed to me late yesterday afternoon," Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said Monday, postponing moves that had been touted as concrete steps in response to the clergy sexual abuse scandal.

Vatican Insists U.S. Bishops Put Off Vote On Their Response To Sexual Abuse Crisis

"At the insistence of the Holy See, we will not be voting" on a standard of conduct and other actions, said Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

'Kinder Gentler Indifference': Activists Challenge George H.W. Bush's Record On AIDS

The AIDS epidemic was a full-blown crisis during the presidency of George H.W. Bush. While his rhetoric was softer than that of his predecessor, Ronald Reagan, advocates say his actions fell short.

Protestors hold pictures of missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi during a demonstration in front of the Saudi Arabian consulate, on Friday in Istanbul.

Mystery Deepens Around Missing Saudi Journalist Jamal Khashoggi

Turkish officials told reporters that Khashoggi was killed at the Saudi embassy in Istanbul. Saudi officials have denied the allegations, calling them "baseless."

Members of Flambeaux â the evangelical Protestant scouting group â walk along a street in downtown Bangui, Central African Republic.

These Scouts Are Prepared For Dirty Dishes — And Keeping The Peace

In Central African Republic, a nation rife with violence, scouts help with public health campaigns, security — and negotiations with rival militant groups. Plus they're trained to do household chores.

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