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Strong Earthquake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing At Least 349

Officials say at least 349 people have been killed in both countries and more than 6,000 have been injured.

After hours of waiting, a festival attendee cuts loose in a mosh pit at the Afropunk Joburg festival in Johannesburg in December 2017.

Afropunk Brings The 'Black Lives Matter' Ethos Abroad

Afropunk has come of age. In reaching the next phase of its evolution, its efforts have gone global. The music festival has grown to the level of cultural institution.

Empty sake bottles lined up outside a restaurant in the Daikanyama area of Tokyo.

Learning To Love Sake: Japan Ramps Up Efforts To Entice Foreign Markets

Faced with a shrinking market and workforce, Japanese sake brewers are relying more on exports for growth. So, the government and sake industry are investing in education to help demystify the drink.

People take part in the commemoration of International Women's Day in Mexico City on March 8. The national public security department's statistics show that more than 41 percent of women over the age of 15 have experienced some sort of sexual violence.

Mexico's #MeToo Faces Backlash After Celebrities Air Accusations Of Rape And Assault

Women in Mexico's entertainment industry began coming forward with accusations last month. "You speak out and they assassinate you in the media," said Mexican actress Natalia Cordova-Buckley.

Alfred Olango with is mother and siblings, in San Diego, in the early '90's.

Alfred Olango's Brother Advocates For Police Reform With San Diego Foundation

One year after the El Cajon police shooting death of Alfred Olango, Apollo Olango helps keep his brother’s memory alive through a foundation that advocates for training and policy changes that can lead to safer encounters with officers.

A record from Mark Satlof's collection of Velvet Underground records and ephemera. This was Mark's first collected record, and it features a signature from Lou Reed.

800 Copies: Meet The World's Most Obsessive Fan Of 'The Velvet Underground and Nico'

The Velvet Underground and Nico changed music history — and Mark Satlof has over 800 copies of its original pressing.

A demonstrator carries a sign that says "More than 300,000 Negroes are Denied Vote in Ala" to protest then-Alabama Gov. George Wallace's visit to Indianapolis in 1964. The word "Negro" was widely used to describe black people in the U.S. during the early civil rights era.

'Negro' Not Allowed On Federal Forms? White House To Decide

The Trump administration has delayed announcing its decision on an Obama-era proposal to stop allowing the term "Negro" to appear on federal forms collecting information about race.

Rebecca has been diagnosed with bipolar and schizoaffective disorders. Her mom says she's a shy and lovable introvert who enjoys animals and making art.

'Failing Patients': Baltimore Video Highlights Crisis Of Emergency Psychiatric Care

A viral video is drawing attention to a problem in hospital emergency rooms across the country. More and more patients with urgent psychiatric conditions aren't receiving the care they need.

Democrat Andrew Gillum's surprise victory in the Florida gubernatorial primary sets up a race between a young, black progressive and Rep. Ron DeSantis, a Republican who has staked his political career on his ties to President Trump.

5 Takeaways From A Surprise Win In Florida And A Nasty Race In Arizona

Andrew Gillum's upset victory in the Florida Democratic gubernatorial primary pits a young, black Democratic progressive against a Republican who has staked his career on his ties to Trump.

The Super NES Classic, a mini-version of one of the first Nintendo consoles, comes with a vintage controller.

Retro-Games And Consoles Are The Latest Craze In The Gamer World

Many gamers are spending big money on retro-games and their consoles, even as new games and consoles are released. What's with this craze to keep the past alive?

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