Longest living human ever? Maybe, but he’s dead at 146
An chain-smoking Indonesian man who says he was born in 1870 reached the goal he announced worldwide last summer — “All I want is to die.”
These proud Pacific islanders preserve their homeland with the Bikini Anthem
For most of the 20th century, colonial powers controlled the region, with little regard for the needs and rights of Marshallese people.
NAFTA scorecard: Who gained, who was pained
Here’s a look at how the U.S. and Mexico have benefited from the 1994 trade accord–and how they’ve been hurt by it.
Yes, women’s brains do shrink during pregnancy — but it turns out that it’s probably a good thing
Researchers say the reduction in gray matter may help new mothers’ brains become more efficient and aid them in bonding with their babies.
China: U.S., N. Korea should establish contact, defuse crisis
The call for negotiations came after President Trump opened the door to a possible future meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.
Dozens of Russian deaths cast suspicion on Vladimir Putin
A large proportion of the unexplained deaths involve people trying to expose corruption.
Twice-poisoned Putin critic survives to tell story
Russian opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza talks about what it was like to be poisoned twice.
Outsourcer Infosys to add 2,000 U.S. jobs in Indiana
Infosys is one of the Indian companies that’s made extensive use of the controversial H-1B visa program.
Venezuela’s embattled socialist president calls for citizens congress, new constitution
The move by Maduro comes amid an escalating political crisis in the economically embattled South American country.
Unexpected turbulence injures 27 passengers
On Monday, an Aeroflot flight from Moscow to Bangkok hit severe air turbulence, injuring 27 passengers.
