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The possible origins of Friday the 13th and other unlucky days
The superstition of Friday the 13th isn’t as old as you think. Here are some of the potential origins of unlucky days around the world.
4 people recall the invasion of Iraq and say the consequences live on
Twenty years have passed since the U.S. invaded Iraq. Four people who witnessed it firsthand share their impressions.
China's President Xi Jinping is in Moscow for a 3-day state visit with Russia's Putin
The meeting between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin is expected to focus heavily on the war in Ukraine, and comes after a surprise weekend trip by Putin into Ukrainian territory occupied by Russia.
The Dallas Zoo is part of a global effort to save wild African penguins.
by Katherine Hobbs
Zookeepers in Dallas are working with international conservation groups to implement a survival plan for penguins. It includes DNA matching to make sure the right penguin couples get together.
In the Philippines, superfans of BTS are not limited to the younger crowd
by Ashley Westerman
The Korean pop group BTS is on a bit of a break right now, but their fans are not. Especially one group of fans in the Philippines — all of them of a certain age.
After Iraq, Mullen wants to prevent future presidents from launching a war of choice
The U.S. invaded Iraq 20 years ago Monday. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with retired Admiral Mike Mullen, whose tenure as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff included the troop surge in Iraq.
A Holstein calf has melted the hearts of dairy farmers in Australia
The cow known as Happy was born with a birthmark that looks like a smiley face. Breeders Megan and Barry Coster say they have never seen a calf with such a unique marking before.
Glasgow, Scotland, gave Snoop Dogg a surprise greeting when he arrived for a concert
A bagpiper serenaded the rapper with a rendition of Dr. Dre's 1999 single "Still Dre." Cloaked in a tartan blanket, Snoop took time to dance on the tarmac, and then gave the musician a big thumbs-up.
Students speak out about one university's plans to have a digital-only library
The new Vermont State University officially launches this summer, but it is already making news. The school's plan to switch to all-digital libraries sparked a backlash.
Colorectal cancer is on track to be the deadliest cancer among people under 50
Cases of colorectal cancer are on the rise among younger people. Doctors believe diet may play a role.
The United Nations is expected to issue a major new climate change report
A report from the United Nations is expected to lay out options to help world leaders curb emissions, and protect people from the effects of climate change.
Where does Iraq stand now — 20 years after the U.S. invasion?
Baghdad is relatively safe as it marks 20 years since the start of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. It's still a nervous city that's known periodic cycles of violence and an ongoing lack of basic services.