Pakistan-Afghanistan border closures paralyze trade along a key route Trucks have been stuck at the closed border since October. Both countries are facing economic losses with no end in sight. The Taliban also banned all Pakistani pharmaceutical imports to Afghanistan. Betsy Joles
Malinowski concedes to Mejia in Democratic House special primary in New Jersey With the race still too close to call, former congressman Tom Malinowski conceded to challenger Analilia Mejia in a Democratic primary to replace the seat vacated by New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill. Stephen Fowler
A daughter reexamines her own family story in 'The Mixed Marriage Project' Dorothy Roberts' parents, a white anthropologist and a Black woman from Jamaica, spent years interviewing interracial couples in Chicago. Her memoir draws from their records. Tonya Mosley
In Beirut, Lebanon's cats of war find peace on university campus The American University of Beirut has long been a haven for cats abandoned in times if war or crisis, but in recent years the feline population has grown dramatically. Jawad Rizkallah
An ape, a tea party — and the ability to imagine The ability to imagine — to play pretend — has long been thought to be unique to humans. A new study suggests one of our closest living relatives can do it too. Nathan Rott
How much power does the Fed chair really have? On paper, the Fed chair is just one vote among many. In practice, the job carries far more influence. We analyze what gives the Fed chair power. Greg Rosalsky
'Please inform your friends': The quest to make weather warnings universal People in poor countries often get little or no warning about floods, storms and other deadly weather. Local efforts are changing that, and saving lives. Ryan Kellman
This complex brain network may explain many of Parkinson's stranger symptoms Parkinson's disease appears to disrupt a brain network involved in everything from movement to memory. Jon Hamilton
In a world built for sitting, here's how to stay active — even when stuck inside In the office, classroom and living room, working and relaxing mean sitting still. Our bodies evolved without chairs. Here are some tips for getting out of your seat and moving — even on cold days. Manoush Zomorodi
