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A new study suggests that modern-day Chinese might behave differently in coffee shops — depending on whether their ancestors grew rice or wheat.

Russia and Saudi Arabia have been longtime adversaries over geopolitics and military operations in the Middle East. Now, they've formed a surprising bond that is helping boost oil and gasoline prices.

Danish citizen Salah Salem Saleh Sulaiman was charged with spreading fake news after he posted a video to YouTube accusing police in Kuala Lumpur of a slow response to a shooting.

It's the first nuclear power plant of its kind, Russian officials say. Called the Akademik Lomonoso, it was towed out of St. Petersburg.

Rodrigo Koxa tackled the goliath last November, but it wasn't until Saturday, upon winning biggest wave of the year, that his record was confirmed. Check out the ride and other Big Wave Award winners.

Comedian Michelle Wolf's controversial routine at the White House Correspondents' dinner on Saturday has prompted backlash from both sides of the aisle. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly and Audie Cornish preview an interview with Wolf airing tomorrow on WHYY's "Fresh Air."

Last week, the International Association of Athletics Federations issued a new rule that bans women with naturally high testosterone levels from competing unless they medically reduce their testosterone levels. NPR's Audie Cornish talks about the new rule with bioethicist Katrina Karkazis.

One of the most influential business women in the world is from what might seem like an unlikely place — Saudi Arabia. She sat down for a rare interview to discuss what she's done to get more Saudi women into the work force.

Closing arguments in the Department of Justice's lawsuit to block AT&T from buying Time Warner were heard Monday. The trial marks the first time in 40 years the Justice Department has sued to block a merger between companies in different lines of business. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Wall Street Journal telecom reporter Drew FitzGerald.

North Korea has agreed to shut down its main nuclear test site called Punggye-ri. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Patrick McEachern, a former intelligence analyst for the State Department.