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A break-in occurred at the North Korean Embassy in Madrid on Feb. 22, Spanish authorities say. A judge now says the assailants flew via Portugal to the U.S.

North Korean Embassy Attack Suspects Fled To U.S., Spanish Court Says

A Spanish judge said the alleged attackers offered stolen hard drives and other materials to the FBI.

An election campaign billboard in Tel Aviv shows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with his close ally President Trump. Seeking re-election under a cloud of criminal investigations, analysts say Netanyahu has been channeling a Trump-style approach, with an angry campaign against perceived domestic enemies.

Netanyahu's Tough Election Campaign Approach Appears To Channel Trump

The Israeli leader and his Likud party are waging a mudslinging campaign on social media, taking a page from the prime minister's close ally President Trump in style and substance.

Stella Donnelly's debut album, <em>Beware of the Dogs</em>, is out now.

Stella Donnelly Puts Her 'Middle Finger Up' To The Patriarchy Of Rock

The indie rock up-and-comer from Perth, Australia, talks about her debut album, Beware of the Dogs.

A protester waves the European Union flag during the pro-Europe demonstration "One Europe for All: Your voice against nationalism," a week before Sunday's European elections in Berlin, on May 19.

Threat Of Nationalist Wins In EU Vote Tests Germany, A Country Built On Alliances

The worldview that nations should promote their interests over those of the international community poses a challenge for Germany, a country built on partnerships.

Corgan’s Mike Steiner sits in the age suit, which both weighs you down and limits your mobility and sensitivity to the world around you. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

40 Years In 5 Minutes: Age Simulation Suit Aims To Increase Empathy In Building Design

One architecture firm is turning to an age simulation suit to let its designers experience the physical impairments of old age while navigating spaces like airports.

Glenda Jackson plays the title role in Shakespeare's <em>King Lear</em> on Broadway. Jackson still gets nervous after decades on stage because she knows how "easy it is to act really badly, and how very, very hard it is to act well."

Glenda Jackson On Playing King Lear: Gender Barriers 'Crack' With Age

The 82-year-old British actor is currently playing Shakespeare's famed tragic figure on Broadway. "Doors have opened for women that were firmly locked many decades ago," she says.

What Happens When A Hot New Restaurant Transforms An Established Old Neighborhood

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Frank Shyong of the Los Angeles Times about how popular restaurants, and the clients they attract, are changing places like L.A.'s Chinatown.

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow described the poverty of his Ohio hometown during his Heisman Trophy acceptance speech. Since then, the Athens County Food Pantry has received a flood of donations from around the U.S.

Heisman Winner Spotlights Hunger In His Hometown, And Food Pantry Donations Pour In

"I'm up here for all those kids in Athens and in Athens County that go home to not a lot of food on the table, hungry after school," LSU quarterback Joe Burrow said when accepting the trophy.

Jimmy Kimmel Writes A Picture Book, Says 'Kids Are Always Ready To Laugh'

The Serious Goose invites kids to try to make a grumpy goose smile. In 2017, Kimmel's newborn son underwent heart surgery; in his honor, proceeds will go to children's hospitals around the country.

Lauren Michele Jackson On 'White Negroes'

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with author Lauren Michele Jackson about her new book White Negroes: When Cornrows Were in Vogue... and Other Thoughts on Cultural Appropriation.

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