The spectacular evolution of the Summer Olympics' opening ceremony

More than a century ago, the Olympics' inaugural night was endearingly modest

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Iran claims to have built its first hypersonic missile

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Cui bono?

Ukraine blames Russia for destroying major Dnipro River dam 'in panic'

An illustrated image of oil rigs and oil barrels

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Today's big question

Why is Riyadh going it alone on oil cuts?

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Officials suspect dozens of girls in Afghanistan were poisoned at school

U.S. spy Robert Hanssen being arrested in 2001.

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A Spy Passes Away

Robert Hanssen, ex-FBI agent who became Russian spy, dies at 79

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a leopard can change its spots

Saving Spots initiative protects wildcats and cultural traditions in Zambia

Protesters march in Poland against the government.

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A Polish Protest

Thousands march for democracy in Poland

The aftermath of a deadly train crash in India.

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Daily briefing

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A black and white photo of Chris Christie waving

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International Border Wall Between Tecate California and Tecate Mexico.

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Briefing

Is Trump's wall working?

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