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Soldiers in Myanmar try to crush dissent by breaking up street gatherings of activists, occupying key Buddhist monasteries and cutting public Internet access, raising concerns of a wider crackdown after at least 10 people were killed this week.

Republican presumptive presidential nominee John McCain explained his policy on nuclear weapons Tuesday. The Arizona senator is positioning himself as being different from both Democratic presidential candidates and President Bush.

In 2003, Julie Cadwallader's husband died of cancer. Not long after, she decided to go visit a friend in Boston. Her husband had always been the navigator on their trips, but that didn't deter Julie.

Biden is considering sending up to 5,000 troops to Eastern European countries, including Romania and Poland, a U.S. official told NPR. Russia has stationed 100,000 troops near Ukraine.

Alaska's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race gets underway in March. Officials require participants to be vaccinated. Mushers also won't stop at one remote community to avoid possibly spreading the virus.

From starting a fire to delivering a baby, that little box of string in your medicine cabinet is your best tool for tackling countless travel troubles.

It's easy being green... when it's your birthday: Kermit the Frog turns 50 years old Monday. Barry Gordemer, Morning Edition senior producer and puppeteer, has this birthday tribute to the star of The Muppet Show and countless movies and videos.

Rich Strike emerged victorious among the 20 horses that competed in what is often described as "the most exciting two minutes in sports."

Established 120 years ago, the Christian Science church is struggling for survival. Church leaders are looking for new ways to attract new believers, but some worry the church is selling out. Read a brief history of the church online, and find out more about its latest controversy.

The music video remains one of the most popular of all time. The iconic blue guitar that Kurt Cobain played in that video will be up for auction next month.