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As millions of Muslims begin observing Ramadan, NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to Aya Khalil and Nadine Presley, authors of two new children's books about this holy month.

Top finishers in the Atlanta half marathon are calling for U.S. track officials to ensure that Jess McClain and two other athletes aren't excluded from the world championships because of an error.

President Trump's unpredictable rhetoric and actions when it comes to foreign policy amount to what some experts call a "madman strategy." Other analysts say Trump is actually a realist in this area.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is seeing a significant increase in acts of sexual violence against girls and young women. A support center offers a sanctuary for treatment — and to be heard.

The U.S. is sending even more Navy ships and top-of-the-line warplanes into the Middle East. This comes as the U.S. and Iran are talking about that country's nuclear program.

A Palestinian prisoner who alleges he was sexually abused in an Israeli prison says he is telling his story to highlight the rise in abuse by prison authorities since the war in Gaza began in 2023.

The budget allocates $86 million in general revenue to St. Louis for additional tornado relief. That's in addition to $100 million the legislature allocated last year.

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib is a native of Gaza City whose project focuses on policy and changing narratives to help pave the way for peace between Palestinians and Israelis.

Two current nonresident members could move to a non-voting role, and council will need to appoint three voting members to the board.

The House has approved legislation that would allow the more than 53,000 people supervised by the state to vote.