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A TV screen shows a file image of Ri Il Kyu, a senior North Korea diplomat based in Cuba, during a news program at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, on Tuesday. South Korea's spy agency said Ri has fled to South Korea, the latest in a series of defections by members of the North's ruling elite in recent years.

A North Korean diplomat in Cuba defects to South Korea

South Korea’s spy agency said Tuesday that a senior North Korea diplomat based in Cuba has fled to South Korea, the latest defection by members of the North's ruling elite that likely hurt leader Kim Jong Un's push to bolster his leadership.

Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept rockets that were launched from Lebanon, in northern Israel, on Tuesday.

Hezbollah fires missile at Tel Aviv after heavy Israeli strikes on Lebanon

Hezbollah launched a ballistic missile at Tel Aviv early Wednesday, after Israel carried out strikes on Lebanon that killed hundreds of people and the militants fired rockets across northern Israel.

The Great Salt Lake is roughly 8-9 feet lower than it should be. A snowy winter recently has helped lake levels some.

Climate change and a population boom could dry up the Great Salt Lake in 5 years

Utah leaders are under pressure to end water diversions and enforce tougher restrictions in order save the drying Great Salt Lake. A recent report predicted it will completely dry in five years.

It's becoming safer to cross the street. Pedestrian deaths fell by 5.4% in 2023, marking the first decline since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pedestrian deaths have fallen for the first time since the pandemic

After hitting a 40-year high in 2022, pedestrian deaths decreased last year to just over 7,300, according to a new report by the Governors Highway Safety Association.

Ghost Army members John Christman, of Leesburg, N.J., second from left standing, Seymour Nussenbaum, of Monroe Township, N.J, in wheelchair at left, and Bernard Bluestein, of Hoffman Estates, Ill., in wheelchair at right, join military and congressional officials as members of their secretive WWII-era unit are presented with the Congressional Gold Medal on Thursday.

After decades of secrecy, the 'Ghost Army' is honored for saving U.S. lives in WWII

The Ghost Army is credited with saving thousands of American lives and helping end WWII in Europe. But its contributions were kept secret for half a century before it was awarded Congress' top honor.

A student raises their hand in a classroom at Tussahaw Elementary school Aug. 4, 2021, in McDonough, Ga.

Here's back-to-school advice from elementary to high school students

NPR asked elementary to high school students heading back to school to weigh in on what they're doing to prepare for the upcoming school year. They answered the call with advice for their peers.

A satellite image shows a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday that formed into Tropical Storm Francine on Monday.

Louisiana readies for a hurricane as Tropical Storm Francine strengthens

Tropical Storm Francine is expected to become a hurricane before it reaches the Gulf Coast on Wednesday. Louisiana's governor urged residents to heed orders from local officials.

Evangelicals from Brazil wade, pray and get baptized in the Jordan river in Israel.

Conservative Christians are lending support — and cash — to Israel at war

There is a growing number of Christians around the world looking to visit Israel, driven by the desire to show support for the country and Jews as popular support for Israel falters.

This file image provided by U.S, Central Command, shows U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), U.S. Navy sailors assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion 1, and Israel Defense Forces placing the Trident Pier on the coast of Gaza Strip on May 16, 2024.

Gaza pier for aid deliveries reconnected after repairs, U.S. Central Command says

A section of the U.S.-built pier designed to carry badly needed aid into Gaza broke apart in storms and rough seas. Food and other supplies will begin to flow soon, U.S. Central Command said Friday.

(Left to right) Former Vice President Mike Pence, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov/ Ron DeSantis during the first Republican presidential primary debate in Milwaukee on Wednesday.

Climate change made it in the GOP debate. Some young Republicans say that's a win

Climate change is a top issue for young voters across political parties, but most of the Republican presidential candidates avoided the question.

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