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Visitors walk along the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. A new sign warns visitors that human remains left there will not be added to the memorial's permanent collection.

Human Ashes Left At The Vietnam Memorial Find A Not-Final Resting Place

To some, the Vietnam memorial is a sacred space and a fitting place for deceased veterans. But the National Park Service says it's not equipped to care for the remains that are being left there.

H. B. Emmez, a YMCA employee who took part in the U.S. intervention a century ago, is the only American buried in Vladivostok's Naval Cemetery.

In Russia, Scant Traces And Negative Memories Of A Century-Old U.S. Intervention

As Americans accuse the Kremlin of interfering in their elections, and Russians fiercely deny it, there's no debating that the U.S. once intervened militarily in Russia — with few, if any, results.

U.S. troops wearing new sheep-lined coats march in downtown Vladivostok in November 1918.

In Russia, Scant Traces And Negative Memories Of A Century-Old U.S. Intervention

As Americans accuse the Kremlin of interfering in their elections, and Russians fiercely deny it, there's no debating that the U.S. once intervened militarily in Russia — with few, if any, results.

An installation in Rio de Janeiro's Guanabara Bay announces Olympic swimming. Built about an hour's drive from the aquatic center, it sits in water along the roadway between Copacabana Beach and Rio's revamped port district.

Where The Locals Go: Visiting The Olympic Park Made For Brazilians

After the Olympic flame was lit in Maracana, it was moved to a historic district in the heart of Rio. It burns there now, and it's attracting thousands of people.

Rachel Bloom from the TV show "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend."

San Diego's Top Weekend Events: Art Treks And A 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend'

Art tour or musical satire? Saturday night will be so jam-packed, you'll have to split your time or make some very difficult choices.

Designed by famed architect Mary Colter, Phantom Ranch opened in 1922. Over the years, it's been staffed by countless "ranchers," as they call themselves, who live and eat together, only spending a few days above the rim each month.

Life Below The Rim Of The Grand Canyon At Phantom Ranch

Employees and guests alike will tell you that it's impossible to explain the feeling at Phantom Ranch, a bunkhouse and restaurant on the canyon's floor. It's a vibe you have to experience to get.

Adrian Quesada of Ocote Soul Sounds, Brownout Presents Brown Sabbath, The Echocentrics, and Spanish Gold.

Guest DJ With Adrian Quesada, A Man Who Needs Four Bands

Brownout Presents Brown Sabbath, The Echocentrics, Ocote Soul Sounds and Spanish Gold all capture the vision of the Austin musician. This week on Alt.Latino, Quesada spins some of his favorite music.

A Pakistani health worker administers the oral polio vaccine to a child during a campaign in Karachi on May 7. Because of past attacks on vaccinators, security personnel are often assigned to accompany them.

Why It's So Hard To Wipe Out Polio In Pakistan

A report from the front lines. Obstacles range from violence aimed at vaccinators to social media campaigns against vaccines. Not to mention classism.

Bug enthusiast Anna Lindqvist uploads photos like this — of the Ailanthus Webworm Moth (Atteva aurea) to the iNaturalist app. Like a social network for wildlife, her location paired with the photo help both amateur and expert naturalists identify the species.

The App That Aims To Gamify Biology Has Amateurs Discovering New Species

Not everyone outside staring into their phones is searching for Pokémon — some people are looking for actual wildlife. The app iNaturalist is bringing together urban biologists and curious citizens.

Review: Lightning Bolt, 'Fantasy Empire'

The duo takes a few steps toward modernity on Fantasy Empire, which finds Lightning Bolt moving away from congested, low-fidelity sounds in the pursuit of studio clarity.

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