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"The world is grateful for the heroes of Robben Island, who remind us that no shackles or cells can match the strength of the human spirit," the president wrote Sunday. He also unveiled a $7 billion "Power Africa" initiative, to bring electricity to the continent.

Battles between supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi and those who pushed for his removal from office left at least 36 people dead and more than 1,000 wounded. It's feared there will be more fighting.

The agreement, which comes two months after a factory collapse that killed more than 1,000 workers, brings together several European retailers and labor unions. U.S. companies like Walmart and Gap are not part of the deal.

Homemade sodas are hot these days: Americans bought more than 1.2 million home carbonators last year. For the Fourth of July, we asked mixologist Gina Chersevani to help us tap into the trend with a soda float inspired by Independence Day.

Amid resumed evacuations following Thursday's deadly bombing outside the Kabul airport, NPR's Scott Simon talks with Ali Lafiti of Al Jazeera English about the latest developmens in Afghanistan.

The former University of Georgia football standout is well known in his native state, but some national Republicans have been wary of Walker's candidacy.

As cities prepare for Afghan refugees, many will rely on local agencies, which have faced decreased funding because of the previous administration's policies and the recent surge in the refugee cap.

What's bubble tea without boba? Americans are starting to find out. A backlog at shipping docks is stalling the arrival of the popular chewy pearls at tea shops across the country.

Actor Clarence Williams III has died. He was best known for playing Linc Hayes on The Mod Squad and Prince's father in Purple Rain.

Protesters are taking to the streets of Colombia demonstrating against the government's mishandling of the pandemic, and its proposal to raise taxes at a time of deep economic pain.