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Catherine Serou, a U.S. citizen studying in Russia, was found dead after going missing earlier this week, officials said.

A U.S. Student Who Went Missing In Russia Is Found Dead

Catherine Serou, a 34-year-old U.S. citizen, is found dead a few days after she was feared abducted. A suspect in her killing, a man in his early 40s with past convictions, has been arrested.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives to attend the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in London on March 9. In a rare address to the nation on Sunday, the queen plans to exhort Britons to rise to the challenge of the coronavirus pandemic.

Queen Elizabeth II Addresses U.K. In Rare Televised Speech About The Coronavirus

The 93-year-old monarch urged self-discipline and resolve amid the pandemic. "I hope in the years to come everyone will be able to take pride in how they responded to this challenge."

An appeals court has agreed to review the illegal voting conviction of Crystal Mason, a Tarrant County woman seen here in 2018 who's facing a five-year prison sentence.

A Texas Bill Would Make More Voting Crimes. Dems Say Mistakes May Put Voters In Jail

While Republicans' legislation includes a provision to give some people more notice of when they aren't legally allowed to vote, the bill also would add new criminal penalties.

Containers of Moderna vaccines donated by the U.S. arrive last week in Bogotá, Colombia.

Biden Says U.S. Leads The World In Vaccine Donations — And Promises More

The 110 million doses sent abroad puts the U.S. ahead of every other country making donations combined. But global health experts warn that billions of donated doses are needed to stop the pandemic.

Members of the National Guard patrol near the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington in March.

Prosecutors Secure The 2nd Guilty Plea In The Capitol Insurrection

Paul Hodgkins pleaded guilty to one count of obstructing an official proceeding. He is the second person to plead guilty in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

When Disney World opened on Oct. 1, 1971, tickets for adults were just $3.50. Here, William Windsor Jr. carries his son Lee, past Cinderella's castle on opening day.

1971: The Year That Gave Us Starbucks, Disney World — And A Lower Voting Age

What a big year 1971 was. Here, we break down the 50th anniversaries of some of the biggest health initiatives, some serious industry game-changers, and more.

A firefighter stands amid what little remains of the coastal town of Noda, Iwate Prefecture, in northeastern Japan, March 18, 2011. Noda was almost completely destroyed by the earthquake and tsunami.

Remembering Fukushima: 10 Years After The Devastation

NPR photographer David Gilkey captured the impact of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that ravaged Japan.

A man buys in a store that accepts bitcoins in El Zonte, El Salvador.

El Salvador Plans To Use Electricity Generated From Volcanoes To Mine Bitcoin

Bitcoin mining has taken a lot of heat for being harmful to the environment since it requires massive amounts of electricity to generate the invisible currency.

Maya Madsen, owner of Maya's Cookies, helps a customer decide on some holiday cookies, Dec. 10, 2020.

Pandemic Profile: San Diego Baker Puts Heart And Soul Into Her Cookies Despite COVID-19

A former foster-kid-turned baker is giving back to the community as her cookie business soars.

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