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Hundreds of people were killed and thousands displaced after Hurricane Matthew struck Haiti this week. Washington Post Mexico City bureau chief Joshua Partlow speaks from Les Cayes, Haiti.

Greece has pushed itself to the edge of chaos with austerity measures, and Europeans officials say it's still not enough. The Greeks need more European help — $170 billion to avoid default next month.

Federal action on gun laws is unlikely. President Obama has again called for state and local governments to tighten them. Here's what those laws look like where you live.

At the Old Bailey Courthouse in London Wednesday, the prosecution laid out the case against former journalists of the now-defunct British tabloid News of the World.

A misunderstanding morphed into an exciting idea: Take 10 American composers to Cuba. Hear their Havana concert.

The soccer game between Greece and Germany in Poland Friday was always about more than just sport. There's a lot of friction between these two nations, thanks to the eurozone crisis. Plus, NPR's Philip Reeves reports, this was a crucial game: The winner goes through to the semifinals of the European Championship.

Today is International Day of Forests. And it turns out trees are good for our health. Studies show immersing yourself in nature — especially a forest — can reduce stress and lower blood pressure.

One year ago, a large part of South Carolina was underwater. Unprecedented rainfall and breached dams flooded thousands of homes, businesses and roads. After a year of rebuilding, questions remain whether the state has taken enough steps to protect against another disaster.

He wrote the words, and sometimes the music, for more than 1,500 songs, among them "Skylark," "Blues in the Night" and "Moon River." He had a few hits himself on Capitol Records — which he started. He was a great American lyricist, and today marks the 100th anniversary of his birth.