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A Look At The Hanukkah Movies On The Hallmark And Lifetime Channels

NPR's Ari Shaprio speaks with The Washington Post reporter Maura Judkis about Hallmark and Lifetime's Hanukkah movies.

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny gestures while speaking to the media as a security officer guards an entrance of the Anti-Corruption Foundation office in Moscow, Russia, Thursday. The federal court bailiffs' service that conducted the Thursday raid later said he had not been detained.

Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Targeted In Police Raid

Video of the Thursday raid shows a shower of fiery sparks as the door to Nalvany's Anti-Corruption Foundation office is forced open with power tools.

Japan's Justice Minister Masako Mori, pictured in 2014, called it an "extremely cruel and brutal case." She signed Wei Wei's execution order on Monday.

Japan Hangs Chinese Prisoner, 1st Foreigner Executed In 10 Years

"It is an extremely cruel and brutal case in which the happily living family members ... were all murdered because of truly selfish reasons," Justice Minister Masako Mori said at a news conference.

Placenta purveyors often dehydrate and grind a new mother's placenta to a powder, then add it to a pill capsule. Generally, the goal is to increase her milk production, energy and mood, but scientists dispute such benefits.

Opinion: Placenta-Eating Went Mainstream When Many Doctors Stopped Listening

Preparers of pills made from placental tissue have gained online momentum, claiming to support each new mom in her slog to recovery. A historian traces the trend to a mother's need to be heard.

Composer Jerry Herman, flanked by actresses Carol Channing (left) and Jo Anne Worley at a 2002 Tony Awards party in Hollywood.

Broadway Legend Jerry Herman Is Dead At 88

The Broadway songwriter died in Miami of pulmonary complications, according to his publicist.

Angelita Chegup (left) and Tara Amboh are among four women banished from their reservation for what they say are political reasons. They're now suing the Ute Tribe in Utah.

'It Changed Our Lives': Banished Native Women Fight Tribal Leaders In Federal Court

Banishment in Indian Country is usually used for violent offenders only. But in Utah, some tribal members are suing in federal court after being banished for what they say are political reasons.

Topeka Offers Money To Move

Topeka, Kan., is the latest city to try to lure new residents with money.

Israeli Prime Minister won a decisive victory to remain the leader of the Likud Party — and he's now promising more concessions from the U.S., as Israel prepares to hold a general election in March.

Netanyahu Wins Likud Party's Primary, Setting Up Another Election Run

One month after being indicted on corruption charges, Israel's longest-serving prime minister wins his party's support to seek reelection in March.

New York To Increase Police Presence After Anti-Semitic Attacks

It's "open season on Jews," one New York City council member said in the wake of violence in Brooklyn this week. The attacks come as Jews around the world celebrate Hanukkah.

Residents outside their home, damaged by Typhoon Phanfone at Concepcion town, Iloilo province, central Philippines on Friday.

Death Toll Rises In Wake of Philippines Typhoon: At Least 28 Dead

As tens of thousands of people struggle to rebuild their homes and lives in the Philippines, officials say the number of casualties is expected to rise.

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