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Shararah's 2021 Nowruz feast isn't possible this year because of a ban on the holiday by the Afghan government.

Nowruz is banned in Afghanistan, but families continue to celebrate

One woman living in Kabul describes how, despite food shortages and repression, her family is celebrating the Persian new year with what they have.

The conviction of RaDonda Vaught in an accidental injection death has sparked fear and outrage among many nurses, who have been faced with long hours, mounting responsibilites and staffing shortages.

Why nurses are raging and quitting after the RaDonda Vaught verdict

The former Tennessee nurse faces prison time for a fatal medication mistake. Reaction from her peers was swift and fierce on social media and beyond ― and it isn't over.

CIA William Burns told the House Intelligence Committee that he believes Russian leader Vladimir Putin is 'angry and frustrated' by the slow pace of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Burns said he expects Putin to 'double-down,' which could lead to heavy fighting for control of Ukraine's cities in the coming weeks.

Stalled and frustrated, Putin will likely 'double down' in the coming weeks, CIA says

CIA Director William Burns says Russia's invasion of Ukraine has fallen far short of Vladimir Putin's expectations. Burns now predicts weeks of "ugly" fighting for control of Ukraine's cities.

Installation view of Joseph Wright of Derby's <em>An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump</em>, in "Science and the Sublime: A Masterpiece by Joseph Wright of Derby."

A mad scientist and his bird in a bubble: The story behind a peculiar painting

The Los Angeles-area Huntington Museum and London's National Gallery are swapping two paintings: Thomas Gainsborough's Blue Boy for Joseph Wright of Derby's An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump.

Ukraine's UN Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya speaks at the United Nations in New York on March 2, 2022 before a vote on a resolution condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The U.N. approves a resolution demanding that Russia end the invasion of Ukraine

The General Assembly overwhelmingly supported a nonbinding resolution that demands that Russia immediately remove its forces from Ukraine.

The cornetist, composer and bandleader Ron Miles combined a distinctly American harmonic palette with an openhearted emotional clarity uncommon in modern jazz.

Ron Miles, cornetist who imbued modern jazz with heart and soul, dies at 58

The cornetist, composer and bandleader combined a distinctly American harmonic palette with an openhearted emotional clarity uncommon in modern jazz.

Today's rare palindrome date also happens to fall on National Margarita Day in the U.S.

Today is 2-22-22 ... and a Tuesday. Here's how to celebrate the rare date

The rare palindrome date also coincides with National Margarita Day in the U.S. Wedding venues, airlines, hotels, and fast-food chains are among those marking "Twosday" with limited-time deals.

Facebook, YouTube and Twitter remove disinformation targeting Ukraine

Facebook parent company Meta says it has uncovered Russian efforts to undermine trust in the Ukrainian government and to hack Ukrainian military officials and journalists using social media.

Civil rights leaders and members of the Texas Legislature last week at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. They were meeting to discuss actions to stop restrictive voting measures.

Some Black Leaders Question Whether Biden Will Fulfill His Promises To Black Voters

With national voting rights legislation stalled, Black leaders are watching to see what President Biden does next. Activists say the country is in a "state of emergency" when it comes to voting laws.

CDC says Americans can now go unmasked in many parts of the country

The federal health agency released new guidance for when Americans need to mask up indoors, saying about 70% of the population lives in a place where it's safe to go mask free.

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