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At least five Russians were killed last week in an explosion at a missile test site. It may have involved an experimental nuclear powered missile that Russian President Putin had boasted about.

In an exclusive interview with NPR, the head of the National Security Agency talks about how the online battle waged against ISIS is informing the fight against Russia ahead of the 2020 elections.

Increased tensions between protesters and police in Hong Kong have sparked harsh words from Chinese authorities. Some residents of the territory are now worried about a crackdown.

The Trump administration says one reason it is tightening "public charge" requirements for immigrants is to save U.S. taxpayers' money. But opponents argue it will cost them more in the long run.

Wednesday begins a one-year "look back window" for sex abuse cases in New York that passed statute of limitations. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Ariel Zwang, who spent 10 years advocating for the change.

As many as 30,000 fans of the movie, The Shawshank Redemption, are flocking to the prison where it was shot in Mansfield, Ohio, for a 25th anniversary celebration of the movie.

American politics are echoing in the streets of Jerusalem and Hong Kong while fears of a recession are taking hold here at home.

When Ebola spread to the eastern city of Goma in July, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak an international crisis. We look at what is being done to keep Ebola from spreading.

Former Vice President Joe Biden has been campaigning this week in South Carolina. Supporters describe a personal affection that seems to overcome doubts about Biden's strength as a candidate.

As Hurricane Dorian heads for the eastern Florida coast, NPR's Ailsa Chang checks in with the mayor of Panama City, Fla., — which was devastated last October when Hurricane Michael hit the panhandle.