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A visit to the souk in the old city in the Syrian capital of Damascus tell us a lot about the state of the country's current economy.

New York City has more that 400 subway stops. One straphanger is trying to break the record for reaching all of them the fastest.

Russia fired an experimental missile at a city in eastern Ukraine today, inflicting damage and injuries. Exactly what type of missile is this and what message is Russia trying to send?

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the new head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has said he'll recommend removing fluoride from the country's drinking water. Juneau, Alaska, did so in 2007.

Khartoum, Sudan's capital city has recently been liberated by the Sudanese army after two years of occupation. NPR visited found a hollowed out and shattered city devastated by the civil war.

The 2,073-foot-tall Shanghai Tower, the world's second-tallest building, opens this year. More than just a skyscraper, it's a symbol of Shanghai's — and China's — soaring ambitions.

A little more than two years after its creation, a Bloomington city commission has presented a final report of recommendations for improving community safety and reducing gun violence.

Several people were injured when a man detonated what's being called a "low-tech" explosive device. Police are calling it an attempted terror attack, and the alleged bomber is in custody.

The gameshow's cross-country tour will visit several unique U.S. landmarks, such as the Gateway Arch and the Route 66 sign. There's also a $50,000 prize up for grabs.

June 12 is National Day in Russia and anti-government protests have been planned to mark the day. The eastern city of Novosibirsk could be an early indicator of protest turnout elsewhere in Russia.