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Former U.S. Rep. George Santos of New York (left) sits down with comedian Ziwe Fumudoh (right) for a highly-anticipated interview about his views on Congress, personal life and future plans. It published on YouTube on Monday.

George Santos says he'll be back — and other takeaways from his Ziwe interview

4:34pm December 19, 2023

by Rachel Treisman

The former congressman, accused of lying and committing financial crimes, sat down with a comedian known for baiting controversial figures into embarrassing admissions. Here's how it went.

Khing Hnin Wai's video of herself dancing while seemingly unaware of Myanmar's military coup unfolding in the background has gone viral since Monday.

World News

Coup Caught On Camera: Myanmar Woman Goes Viral For Dance Video With Surreal Backdrop

5:38pm February 02, 2021

by Rachel Treisman

In the video, Khing Hnin Wai performs aerobics to upbeat music, seemingly oblivious to the convoy of military vehicles streaming down the road behind her as Myanmar's army carries out a coup.

@baadalvirus via Twitter/Screenshot by NPR

Health & Safety

Viral Video: Moonwalking Over The Potholes Of India

2:12pm September 05, 2019

by Furkan Latif Khan

Sometimes it takes a leap of imagination to get the authorities to repair damaged streets. And it's not a joke – pothole-related accidents claim thousands of lives in India.

A screenshot of a video shows a young woman opening a carton of ice cream, licking it and putting it back in the grocery store case.

National

Police Identify The 'Blue Bell Licker' In Viral Video

6:45pm July 05, 2019

by Dani Matias

A woman seen in a viral video licking a carton of Blue Bell ice cream before placing it back on a store shelf could face legal repercussions.

Bald eagles, such as this one pictured in Alaska, are able to swim. A viral video from New Hampshire shows a bald eagle moving through the water.

Bald Eagle Caught Elegantly ... Swimming?

7:29pm June 14, 2019

by Merrit Kennedy

A viral video shows another side of the U.S. national bird. As it turns out, bald eagles frequently swim, moving through the water using an avian-style butterfly stroke.

Sayeed Rehman, a 5-year-old Afghan boy, was delighted to get a new prosthetic leg that fits his growing body. His leg was amputated after he was caught in crossfire as a baby.

Health & Safety

A Very Happy Viral Video With A Sad Backstory

1:28pm May 10, 2019

Thousands of people are enjoying the dance of a 5-year-old Afghan boy who was thrilled with a new prosthetic leg. The ongoing story of civilian (and child) casualties doesn't get the same attention.

Race

Lawyer For Man Depicted In Winston-Salem Pool Incident Responds To Race Allegations

5:21pm July 06, 2018

by Eddie Garcia

(Listen above to audio from the disturbance call released by the Winston-Salem Police Dept.)

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