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Australia's new government will look more like its country, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has named 10 women to his incoming Cabinet.

Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki condemns the deaths of two dozen civilians in Haditha last fall as "a horrible crime." In addition, seven U.S. Marines and a sailor could be charged with murder, kidnapping or conspiracy in connection with a single Iraqi death in April.

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

South America and much of the continental United States had the best view of Sunday night's lunar eclipse, which lasted nearly five hours.

Tour de France champion Floyd Landis has tested positive for high levels of testosterone, according to a statement from his cycling team, Phonak. The test was reportedly conducted after Landis' comeback victory in the 17th stage. If the result is confirmed, Landis could lose his title.

Most boxing fans reserve the phrase "pound for pound" — used to describe a boxer of tremendous skill, regardless of the weight category — for the man considered the best fighter in history: Sugar Ray Robinson. A new biography charts the fighter's rise and fall in and out of the ring.

The nation's methamphetamine epidemic continues to challenge local law enforcement and child welfare workers across the country. That's the conclusion of a new survey of 500 county sheriffs and 303 county child welfare officials in 45 states.

In some parts of the country, it wouldn't be summer without that fried dough treat, funnel cake. And for one man, who's known in some circles as the Funnel Cake King, they've helped make the American Dream come true. Frank Wilmer, a.k.a. Apple Frankie, talks with NPR's Vikki Valentine about his career in the funnel cake business.

In a substantive edit to Netflix's public-facing statement on work culture, the company states that employees might have to work on titles they "perceive to be harmful."

Supergroups have a long tradition in popular music. Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson once joined forces as The Highwaymen. There were the Fania All-Stars, The Four Tenors and Audioslave. Now Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis, Jim James and M. Ward, calling themselves Monsters of Folk, have released their debut album.