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People gather at the scene of an overnight bar shooting in Soweto, South Africa, on Sunday. At least 15 people were killed.

A group of people opened fire at a bar in South Africa, killing 15

A mass shooting at a tavern in Johannesburg's Soweto township has killed at least 15 people and left others in critical condition.

Israeli airstrike on a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon kills 13 people

An Israeli airstrike on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed 13 people and wounded several others, state media and government officials said.

Millions of people will gather to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III

Pomp and pageantry? Check. Flag-waving tourists? You bet. A modern monarchy appealing to young diverse Britons? Maybe. In Charles' coronation, the royals will try to balance tradition and reality.

After an overpass partially collapsed in Kolkata, India, residents and rescue workers rushed to clear rubble and reach dozens of people who had been under the structure when its supports gave way.

Overpass Collapse In Kolkata, India, Kills More Than A Dozen People

Images from the scene in eastern India show cars and trucks pinned under large concrete sections, as scores of people work around tangled metal supports.

Comparing Trump to biblical kings troubles some people of faith

Some religious leaders liken Donald Trump to the ancient Persian King Cyrus and the Ancient Israelite King Jehu. But those who teach biblical studies worry about such comparisons.

For some people struggling with addictions, spending time with horses is healing

Equine therapy can help those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. Two men receiving treatment near Philadelphia talk with NPR's Scott Simon about their special bond with horses.

To Halt Vaping, New Program Schools Some Young People On Risks

A Cincinnati nonprofit wants young people's help educating their peers about the risks of vaping.Vaping is the use of e-cigarettes to inhale substances…

Economics Correspondent Says Few People Opt For Unemployment Over Work

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Washington Post's economics correspondent Heather Long about what the unemployment numbers say about the state of the country's economic recovery.

At the 2023 CES LG rolled out metaverse platforms Sansar and Oorbit for its smart TV viewers.

Will the projected growth of the metaverse become a reality, and who will police it?

A recent report from Pew Research Center, The Metaverse in 2040, finds there is both enthusiasm and concern.

Mohammed Emwazi is a Kuwaiti-born Londoner believed to be "Jihadi John," the central figure in the beheading videos released by the self-declared Islamic State. A British group, Cage, was in contact with Emwazi several years ago and claims that his treatment by British security officials contributed to his radicalization.

The British Group With A Very Different Take On 'Jihadi John'

Cage is a controversial group founded by a former detainee at Guantanamo Bay. It has presented a sympathetic portrait of "Jihadi John," drawing criticism that it defends terror.

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