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Actor and singer James Darren, a teen heartthrob in the 1960s, died this week at the age of 88. Tall, dark and handsome, he starred in three of the "Gidget" beach movies.

Israel’s PM faces growing opposition over his stance on Gaza. Russia launches massive barrage against Ukraine. Longtime aide to New York’s governors accused of secretly working for China.

Benny Gantz, a former Israeli war cabinet member who walked out in June, has told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a deal to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza or else step down.

Democrats are facing significant challenges in efforts to retain control of the U.S. Senate in November. Jessica Taylor with the Cook Political Report talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep.

A new study finds that seeing other people in photos at a desirable locale — especially selfies — makes people less likely to go there.

The folk music duo of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings release their album 'Woodland," four years after a tornado destroyed their home and studio.

Germany’s largest industrial employer, Volkswagen, is reportedly considering closing at least two plants in Germany after years of declining value and a struggle to transition to electric vehicles.

The legislative and executive branch in Mexico are about to pass a popular constitutional reform that would remake the judiciary. Judges, civil servants and law students are protesting the move.

Over 100 prisoners were killed — either shot dead or crushed — after they tried to escape from the infamous Makala Prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital of Kinshasa.

Ukraine is in mourning after Russian missiles tore into a military academy, killing more than 50 people and injuring more than 270. It’s one of the deadliest attacks of the two-and-a-half year war.