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The Greek government hoped to pass a new tax law in Parliament on Tuesday, despite wide opposition to the move by a Greek public already suffering under a policy of strict austerity. Ministers said the new property tax, which would be added to people's electricity bills, was needed to persuade the IMF and EU to release more bailout funds to prop up the Greek economy.

Slumdog Millionaire composer A.R. Rahman produced a driving, powerful score that's already earned a Golden Globe. His organic approach to writing draws on a simple desire to make people smile when they listen. The eclectic soundtrack also features collaborations with singer M.I.A.

The annual tradition pays tribute to people for achievements made over the previous year. The government said it was the most ethnically diverse Honours List yet.

A shepherd in Germany arranged her animals into a 330-foot syringe to encourage people to get vaccinated.

Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration overwhelmingly voted to recommend that it authorize Novavax's two-dose vaccine against COVID-19.

NPR's Scott Simon remarks on how parents have felt hard times compounding for the last several years between pandemic disruptions and inflation, and now fears over school shootings.

During the COVID-19 crisis we're supposed to stay at least 6 feet apart from each other. How far is 6 feet? Leon County advises residents to keep the distance of at least one large alligator.

With the holiday season almost here, we've asked three kitchen masters for their take on recipes that allow you to socialize while you cook.

Journalist Peter Bergen talks about bin Laden's path to mass murder and reflects on the consequences of the recent U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan. Originally broadcast Aug. 4, 2021.

A new report by WalletHub measured how much people pay in property, income and sales tax in proportion to the amount of money they make.