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Irina Garmash, a mother of four from the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk, sits on an evacuation train that has stopped in the center-eastern city of Dnipro, on July 8. The train carries residents from the eastern Donbas region fleeing war during the Russian invasion.

Riding Ukraine's last train line out of Donbas with families fleeing for their lives

Russia is fighting to conquer the entire Donbas region of eastern Ukraine. To help civilians escape, the Ukrainian railway runs a free evacuation train out of the east. Here's what it's like.

My nephew, Buster, and niece, Maggie, stand in line for a ride at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, the day after Thanksgiving, 2021.

In 'Lay of the Land,' photographer Joe Greer shares a story of healing

Photographer Joe Greer shares a deeper look into his life and experiences. He spoke to NPR about his journey of faith, family and love.

Souvenir shops sell memorabilia of the late Queen Elizabeth II near Buckingham Palace in London.

People are mourning Queen Elizabeth — and buying lots of commemorative merchandise

Gift shops in London are selling souvenirs marking the queen's death, everything from shirts, mugs, posters and more with messages like "Gone but not forgotten" and "Forever in our hearts."

Members of the National Guard patrol a beach in Playas de Tijuana on August 16.

The cartels flexed their power in Tijuana — and now the battle for influence is on

A drug cartel hijacked and burned more than a dozen vehicles across Tijuana and killed innocent bystanders in the region during a spree of violence. But can officials reassure a nervous city?

Istanbul, Turkey: The Sturgeon full moon rises next to Istanbul's Camlica Mosque.

The last supermoon of the year lights up the night sky all over the world

The Sturgeon Moon became visible Thursday night, appearing bigger and brighter than usual because of its proximity to Earth.

Superintendent Dr. Errick Greene on the first day of school in Jackson, Miss. Greene visited schools throughout the district during the first week. His first stop was at North Jackson Elementary School.

As a new year starts, schools prepare for fewer masks, more learning and joy

Schools are opening up around the country, and the third year in the shadow of a pandemic brings new challenges but also new hope.

Actors for the Donetsk Regional Drama Theater of Mariupol, on stage during a rehearsal for their play <em>Cry of a Nation</em> at the Uzhhorod municipal theater on July 14.

The bombed Mariupol theater troupe is back on stage with a homegrown Ukrainian play

Displaced when Russia bombed their historic building, a Mariupol theater troupe has reconstituted what's left of the group and is putting on a play by a famous Ukrainian playwright.

Police move in against a throng of demonstrators as they try to clear Grant Park during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 28, 1968.

The times, they are not a-changin'

Voices from the 1960s reflect on the 2020s: "We feel that we are reliving the past."

Here's a few of our favorite photos from the 2023 Dreamville Music Festival

This year's performers included J. Cole, Drake, Usher, Burna Boy, City Girls, Ari Lennox, Summer Walker, JID and many more.

Activist and transgender cyclist Molly Cameron, third from right, next to former NBA player Reggie Miller, second from left, before the SBT GRVL race.

Focusing on diversity and inclusion, gravel bike racing welcomes all to this sport

Not just for the super fit, gravel bike racing has exploded into one of the most popular forms of biking in the U.S. Organizers have worked so that everyone feels included and welcome.

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