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Thanks to its strategic location, the small Central Asian country of Azerbaijan has long been a hot spot for rival intelligence agents, from countries such as Russia, Turkey, Iran and Israel. Here, a view of Baku, the capital, in June 2011.

Azerbaijan: Where East Meets West, A Den Of Spies

Wedged between Russia, Turkey and Iran, the small Central Asian nation of Azerbaijan has long been a magnet for secret agents. Now, as tensions rise over Iran and its nuclear program, the former Soviet republic has been aligning itself with the West and Israel — despite traditional ties with Iran.

Hockey fans cheer for Russia during the men's game against Slovenia on Thursday.

In Front Of A Home Crowd, Russia Has Hockey History On Its Mind

Team Russia — led by Alexander Ovechkin — and its fans talk constantly of the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" and the team's loss four years ago in Vancouver. On Saturday, they'll meet a young and "hungry" Team USA.

Supporters of independence for Catalonia demonstrate on Sept. 11 in Barcelona to mark the National Day of Catalonia, amid growing protests over Spain's financial crisis.

Spanish Crisis Revives Calls For Catalan Secession

Spain's dismal economy has residents of the country's richest region, Catalonia, wondering if they'd be better off going it alone. With their own language and distinct culture, Catalans have long pushed for independence from Spain.

Santae Tribble is out of prison — a judge earlier this year threw out his conviction — but he's fighting for a finding of legal innocence. That would help him get compensation for the more than 25 years he spent behind bars.

What Happens After Jurors Get It Wrong?

A judge threw out Santae Tribble's murder conviction earlier this year, after Tribble had spent decades in prison. Now, Tribble is fighting for a finding of actual legal innocence that would help him get compensation for the years he spent behind bars. Two jurors who convicted him have written to the court on his behalf.

Brazil Wakes Up To Find Tuesday's Nightmare Was Not A Dream

Host country Brazil was eliminated from the World Cup in epic fashion: Germany defeated Brazil 7-1 during the semifinal match. Brazilians are wondering how their beloved team could be so pulverized.

Less Wrestling, More Sport In Roller Derby World Cup

Players with names like Enemy, Tantrum and Blockadile Dundee are competing in this weekend's Roller Derby Blood and Thunder World Cup. The competition features teams from 30 countries.

Taylor Richardson, a 14-year-old aspiring astronaut, raised more than $100,000 to send girls to see the movie <em>A Wrinkle In Time</em>.

14-Year-Old Raises $100,000 To Treat Girls To 'A Wrinkle In Time'

Taylor Richardson set up a GoFundMe to raise $15,000 to send 1,000 girls to see the Disney film. But, with the help of J.J. Abrams, Chris Pine and Oprah, she surpassed her goal.

Amazon announced on Wednesday that it would freeze for one year the use of its facial recognition technology by law enforcement agencies.

Amazon Halts Police Use Of Its Facial Recognition Technology

Amazon is the latest tech company to respond to demands that law enforcement not have access to controversial facial recognition technology.

Saturday Sports: U.S. Open, NFL

The U.S. Open is well underway and Serena Williams is, unsurprisingly, in the finals. The NFL's opening night was underwhelming. And more girls than ever are signed up to play high school football.

WTA Will Allow Coaching From The Stands During Testing Phase

NPR's David Greene talks to sports journalist Reem Abulleil about the Women's Tennis Association allowing coaching from the stands. The trail run won't apply to grand slam tournaments.

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