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The U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan Gets A Hearing In The House

Top U.S. military officials will testify Wednesday before a House committee on the withdrawal from Afghanistan. On Tuesday, there were sharp exchanges during similar questioning by senators.

Poll Finds 3 Women Of Color As New Face Of Feminism

A new poll asks Americans to name the most famous feminists. Three of the top four are African-American — Michelle Obama, Oprah and Beyoncé. NPR looks into what it means to have three women of color as the new face of feminism.

The Mediterranean diet involves lots of whole grains, vegetables, beans, nuts, olive oil, fish and smaller amounts of dairy, poultry and even a little red wine (if you like).

From Vegan To 'Keto' And Mediterranean: Experts Rank 2018's Best Diets

A panel of experts convened by U.S. News ranked the best diets. The Mediterranean diet comes out on top. Two new diets are ranked: the physician-created Nutritarian diet and the popular Keto diet.

Iran Reportedly Considers Enrichment Suspension

Some progress was reported during weekend talks in Vienna between Iran's top nuclear negotiator and the EU's foreign-policy chief. Iran has reportedly offered to temporarily suspend nuclear-enrichment activities.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Britain's Foreign Secretary James Cleverly attend an event at the Ukrainian Welcome Center at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, in London, on June 20, 2023

From Beijing to London, Blinken pushes for Ukraine peace deal and recovery

America's top diplomat heads from China to the U.K. where Ukraine's post-war recovery tops the agenda

<strong> Come Sail Away:</strong> Retired high school science teacher — and adrenaline junkie — Andy Sajor rides his ice boat on a frozen Lake Champlain in New York. Perfect ice sailing conditions call for cold temperatures, a strong breeze and a thick sheet of ice — but not too much snow.

Sailing On Ice? Yeah, That's A Sport.

Imagine racing over a frozen lake on a wind-powered sled, hitting speeds that top 40 miles an hour. That's what ice sailors all around the world do just about anywhere water freezes. In the U.S., Lake Champlain has emerged as one of the country's best ice sailing venues.

A Plaquemines Parish vehicle rides through rising floodwater behind the levee as Isaac approaches on Tuesday.

Plaquemines Parish President: Damage Is Just As Bad As Katrina

One man said he and his family retreated to the attic of his home because the water had reached the top of the door frame.

The former Miss Pennsylvania, Sheena Monnin.

Was Miss USA Pageant Rigged? Trump Says No, Plans To Sue

Miss USA beauty pageant contestant, Sheena Monnin of Pennsylvania, says the contest was rigged and that she has left the organization because of its immoral behavior. The Miss USA pageant says Monnin has changed her story, and that she first quit because she opposed transgender contestants.

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum waves to supporters at his Iowa caucus victory party on Tuesday.

How Rick Santorum's 'Google Problem' Has Endured

Google Rick Santorum's name and one of the top results is a scatological and sexual site called SpreadingSantorum.com. The site is an online prank, staged in 2003 by gay-rights activist Dan Savage to redefine the former senator's name, that has endured thanks to the power of Google's algorithm.

The war in Ukraine is a main priority at the Munich Security conference

The Munich Security conference kicked off Friday. Vice President Kamala Harris, European leaders and China's top diplomat are in attendance. Top of the agenda is the war in Ukraine.

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