Maya Chen reports on international politics, conflict and diplomacy. She specializes in explaining how global events shape U.S. security, trade and migration, and how decisions made abroad ripple into life at home.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As artificial intelligence increasingly handles customer service calls, many consumers find themselves trapped in endless loops of automated menus,…
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — In a remarkable display of maternal instinct, a female polar bear in the Western Hudson Bay sub-population has been…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As lossless audio becomes increasingly mainstream, many music lovers are discovering that they don’t need to invest in new…
BALTIMORE, Md. — A Maryland woman experienced an extraordinary stroke of luck when she visited the Maryland Lottery headquarters on December 18…
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — In an unusual and heartwarming incident this weekend, two reindeer named Cookie and Noel escaped from their transport…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As millions of Facebook users await their payouts from a recent privacy settlement, cybercriminals have seized the opportunity to…
NEW YORK, N.Y. — In a heartwarming display of teamwork and precision, serial Guinness World Record-holder David Rush teamed up with his…
ARUBA, Dutch Caribbean — A KLM flight traveling from Amsterdam to Aruba encountered an unusual and unwelcome stowaway when a rat was…
SEVERANCE, Colo. — A spirited community in Severance, Colorado, has successfully challenged a homeowner’s association (HOA) directive to remove a 28-foot inflatable…
TOKYO, Japan — In a remarkable display of skill and determination, 92-year-old Hisako Sakai emerged victorious at a recent esports tournament featuring…