Prabowo, who had been barred from entering the U.S. for two decades for alleged human rights abuses, has the backing of the current president.
Read more ...Kansas City shooting was not an act of terrorism or homegrown violence, say police National News
The city's chief of police told reporters Thursday that the shooting, which left one person dead and 22 others injured, "appeared to be a dispute between several people that ended in gun violence."
Read more ...Proposals to legalize and regulate thousands of slots-like skill games in Virginia convenience stores, restaurants and truck stops easily cleared both chambers of the General Assembly this week.
Read more ...Bills to ease strain on Virginia mental hospitals advance without ‘bed of last resort’ changes Local News
As Virginia’s General Assembly clears the midpoint of its legislative session, lawmakers are backing several changes to help ease the strain on the state’s psychiatric hospital system but have shown reluctance to change its bed of last resort law.
Read more ...Rafah was supposed to offer refuge. Now, the city waits for a possible Israeli attack National News
Roughly 1.4 million Palestinians sheltering in Rafah are bracing for a potential Israeli assault, but hoping for a diplomatic breakthrough as negotiators work to secure a cease-fire.
Read more ...It's a Leap Year. How will you be spending your extra day? National News
Will you be celebrating a birthday on Feb. 29, or have other fun plans in the works? NPR wants to know how you'll be spending your leap day.
Read more ...Ukrainian soldiers' valentines arrive by 'train of love' National News
Ukrainian soldiers on a break from the front lines meet up with their wives and girlfriends, who arrive on the so-called "train of love," where every day is Valentine's Day.
Read more ...In Greece, same-sex couples await a landmark parliamentary vote on marriage equality National News
Greece's parliament is set to vote Thursday on same-sex marriage legislation that includes new parental rights for LGBTQ couples. The Greek Orthodox Church opposes same-sex marriage.
Read more ...The world changes fast.
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