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An NPR editor who knew Vitaly Churkin in 1990s Moscow remembers him as a fierce defender of his nation's most controversial policies — and a diplomat who made himself accessible to U.S. reporters.

The Philippines lifted a nearly 2-year ban on fully vaccinated foreign travelers Thursday to boost tourism and related industries as an omicron-fueled surge eases.

Seattle has become the first city in the country to ban discrimination based on caste — the social hierarchy many South Asians are born into.

The release of Mohammad Abedini follows Iran's recent freeing of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, sparking speculation that Sala may have been a bargaining chip.

Tuesday's top race is in Ohio, where voters are set to pick nominees for an open U.S. Senate seat. Redistricting has also affected some of the state's closely watched House races.

Nearly 3 inches fell Sunday night in Boston — making this winter the city's snowiest ever.

Taking the crown on Feb. 6, 1952, the queen has ruled the United Kingdom for more than 70 years. Her tenure on the throne is second only to French King Louis XIV.

The massive Mega Millions prize now ranks as the third-largest jackpot in U.S. history. Mega Millions jackpot winners are rare thanks to odds of 1 in 302.6 million.

The development comes just days before the third anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The rate at which American women are having babies fell again in 2011, continuing a decline that's been under way for years. Births to teenagers hit another low, while births to older women rose slightly.