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In Florida, People Wait For Hours To Get Into Presidential Rallies

Fans of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton tell their stories while waiting outside rallies in Tampa and Coconut Creek, Florida.

Chinese City Discovers Paying For Cigarette Butts Was Too Successful

According to local news, people flocked to a government office to turn over used butts. That mountain of butts led to suspicion that people brought them from out of town to collect the reward.

The Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov passed through the English Channel near Dover, England, on Friday. Several warships traveling with the aircraft carrier were planning to refuel at the Spanish port of Ceuta, but Russia has withdrawn its refueling request.

After NATO Objections, Russian Warships Won't Refuel At Spanish Port

A convoy of Russian warships is bound for the Mediterranean, and some were planning to stop for fuel at a Spanish enclave. NATO is concerned the ships are heading to support Russian strikes in Syria.

Human Rights Campaign Hosts LGBTQ Equity Fair

The Human Rights Campaign is showcasing opportunities for the LGBTQ community this week in Birmingham.Tomorrow, the organization will host an Equity Fair.…

A man in the Congo displays two of the mammals he shot for dinner: a greater white-nosed monkey and a baby lowland gorilla.

There's Another Side To Bush Meat That Doesn't Get Much Attention

The risk posed to mammals — and to public health — is well-documented. But for some people, bush meat is an important part of their daily diet.

South Korean adoptee Adam Crapser poses with his 1-year-old daughter, Christal, in the family's living room in Vancouver, Wash., in 2015. Crapser, who was flown to the U.S. 37 years ago and adopted by an American couple at age 3, has been ordered deported back to South Korea.

South Korean Adopted At Age 3 Is To Be Deported Nearly 40 Years Later

Adam Crapser was adopted by an American couple as a child. They never completed his citizenship papers and abandoned him into the foster system. Now, despite appeals for help, he is being deported.

Smoke rises in the distance after an airstrike Wednesday on the village of Hass, Syria, where teachers and students were killed.

Dozens Dead In What UNICEF Calls One Of Worst School Bombings In Syria's War

"Some people cursed the Assad regime. Some invoked God. And others didn't say a word," a witness tells NPR. Schools have been hit repeatedly during Syria's war and this is one of the worst incidents.

This rock was found on a British beach. Some scientists believe it could contain fossilized brain tissue.

Researchers Say They've Found A Bit Of Fossilized Dinosaur Brain

A small rock might contain tissue from a 130 million-year-old dinosaur brain. If confirmed, it would be the first bit of fossilized dino gray matter ever found.

Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland's confirmation has been stalled in the Senate for eight months.

The Case For Republicans To Consider Merrick Garland's Nomination

Senate GOP leadership has refused to hold hearings or a vote on the moderate judge's nomination. Yet, with the prospect of a Clinton presidency, might conservatives be having second thoughts?

Wallonia leader Paul Magnette speaks to the media Wednesday prior to a meeting with Belgium's leaders. Wallonia objected to parts of a major European Union-Canada trade deal that was seven years in the making. But Magnette said Thursday he was willing accept the revised terms.

The Walloons Pack A Wallop As Canada, Europe Agree To Tweak A Trade Deal

A major trade deal between Canada and the European Union hit a snag when the tiny Belgian region of Wallonia raised objections. But after winning concessions, the Walloons say they're now on board.

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