Donkeys, unfairly, get a bum rap. And global demand for their hides is growing. But a foremost donkey defender, who adopts abused and unwanted donkeys, says the smart, playful animals make great pets.
The destroyer USS Fitzgerald collided with the Philippine-flagged vessel off the coast of Japan early Saturday local time. The Japanese coast guard has been assisting the destroyer.
It's highly unusual for the government to restrict the ability of Americans to go abroad. A full-on ban would have to come from Congress, but the secretary of state has authority to restrict travel.
Authorities have identified the man who they believe set off the explosion Thursday, killing himself and seven others and injuring dozens more. Police say they found bomb-making materials at his home.
In NPR's Elise Tries series, correspondent Elise Hu tries out new experiences in East Asia. In this episode, Japanese toilets: so automated and comfortable, you might never want to leave the bathroom.
"We'd just taken all the safety gear off, because we were in what we thought was a very safe place in Marawi," said Australian reporter Adam Harvey. "But I guess it's not safe."
Video of Turkish security personnel appearing to attack demonstrators in Washington sparked outrage last month. The Metropolitan Police Department says four people have been arrested.
Questions remain about what happened to American college student Otto Warmbier after he was arrested and tried by North Korea. Warmbier's family and the Cincinnati hospital where he is receiving care hold press conferences on Thursday that may shed some light.