China's Pollution Problem Is Only Getting Worse
China had one of the worst pollution days ever, having more than 40 times the limit that the World Health Organization recommends due to coal burning.

Pakistani police storm home of former PM Khan, arrest 61
Police broke open the door of Khan's residence and found automatic weapons, Molotov cocktails, iron rods and batons used in attacks on cops that week.

China's Xi to meet Putin as Beijing seeks bolder global role
Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine is expected to dominate Putin and Xi's discussions.

China says US is spreading disinformation, suppressing TikTok
The Biden administration has reportedly been calling for TikTok's Chinese owners to sell their stakes in the video-sharing app.
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Inside a Boston monastery, 9 nuns are contemplating their futures
A monastery in Boston is closing after nearly 90 years. Nine nuns, ages 60 to 92, will be moving to a much smaller compound.

How natural disaster clean-up falls on cities with limited federal aid
Some natural disasters have communities cleaning up for months or years, often on their own dime.

White powder found in parcel addressed to Manhattan DA's office
Police say a package with white powder was located in the mail room for the building that includes Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's office.