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A pilot gestures from the grounded EC-LZO Boeing 767 flight, initially meant to deport Rwandan asylum-seekers, at Boscombe Down Air Base in Boscombe Down, England, on June 14. The flight taking asylum-seekers from the U.K. to Rwanda was grounded at the last minute, after the intervention of the European Court of Human Rights.

U.K. top court upholds a controversial plan to send migrants to Rwanda

The ruling comes months after the government introduced a plan to deport hundreds of potential asylum-seekers to Rwanda. Immigration lawyers and human rights groups have warned of rights violations.

Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after scoring the team's third goal during the FIFA World Cup Final match between Argentina and France on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.

The moments that captured our attention at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

The monthlong tournament in Qatar was filled with excitement, surprise and controversy. Argentina's victory in the final — which gave Lionel Messi his first title — cemented it as one of the best.

Two regional utilities, Alabama Power and Florida Power & Light, hired the consulting firm Matrix to help shape their fortunes. Matrix paid six news sites that attacked officials who challenged the companies.

In the Southeast, power company money flows to news sites that attack their critics

Alabama Power and Florida Power & Light hired the consulting firm Matrix to help shape their fortunes. Matrix funded six sites that covered politics, filling a void left by the decline of local news.

Rep. Bennie Thompson, chairman of the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol, is seen here leaving the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 17.

The Jan. 6 committee is about to have its last hearing. Here's what to expect

The panel will take up criminal referrals against former President Donald Trump on at least three charges, including insurrection.

Andy Berry approaches one of his cows at his farm in New Hebron, Miss., on Dec. 16, 2022.

There's a shortage of vets to treat farm animals. Pandemic pets are partly to blame

A sharp increase in pet ownership during COVID-19 has contributed to an exodus of vets from the farm sector as they opt for better paying and less dangerous "companion" animal practices.

Left: Assembled cappelletti on a table. Right: James Hamilton's niece Julia Griffin (from left), his daughter Anna Hamilton, his son Robert Hamilton, his sister Susan Hamilton Griffin and his brother-in-law, Jim Griffin.

Nonna always welcomed everyone. She drew the line when a family dog ate her pasta

Hundreds of Nonna's handmade cappelletti were no match for Barron the Doberman. But Barron was no match for Nonna and her rolling pin.

Politics chat: January 6 committee will take up criminal referral against Trump

The House committee investigating January 6 will take up criminal referrals against former Pres. Donald Trump on Monday. Polls show not much movement in public perception of Trump's responsibility.

Fans in Paris prepare for Argentina and France to face off in the World Cup final

France is competing against Argentina in the World Cup final. In Paris, concerns over human rights violations are now mixed with excitement.

Former DOJ official Elliot Williams on the Congressional criminal referrals against Trump

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks former Department of Justice official Elliot Williams how he thinks the department will regard Congressional criminal referrals against former Pres. Donald Trump.

Antigua is being threatened by vague planning laws and rampant development

The historic integrity of Antigua, the Guatemalan UNESCO World Heritage site, is being threatened by vague planning laws and rampant development.

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