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The 6.0 magnitude quake late Sunday hit a series of towns in the province of Kunar, near the city of Jalalabad in neighboring Nangahar province, causing extensive damage.

Forecasters expect 13 to 19 storms to form in the Atlantic between June 1 and the end of November. At least 6 of those are forecast to be full-blown hurricanes.

Hundreds of athletes are competing in Beijing in this year's events, which run through March 13. The opening ceremony kicked off on Friday, with the world focused on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Yemi Alade's new album, Rebel Queen, is a swirl of musical styles and languages from all over the African continent.

Horse racing depends on thousands of workers without legal status, and industry leaders fear that Trump's soft touch toward the industry in his first term will not persist in his second.

Daniel talks with NPR's Tom Gjelten about the death of three top U.S. officials today on a muddy road near Sarajevo in Bosnia. The three men were architects of the Clinton administration's policy towards Bosnia. They died in what Clinton called a "tragic accident" when their vehicle rolled off the road.

Daniel speaks with Craig Buck about efforts to rebuild Bosnia's crippled economy. Buck leads a team from the US Agency for International Development. He says the top priorities for his team are creating jobs and rebuilding homes. He believes that economic recovery is essential for maintaining peace in the region.

NPR's Jon Greenberg reports that the Harold Ickes, top political operative at the White House, testified today before the Senate Whitewater Committee. Republicans questioned his credibility and hinted that the White House is deliberately delaying release of requested documents. The committee is continuing hearings on the Clinton administration's response in early 1994 to investigations into the Clintons' real estate dealings in Arkansas.

Jason Beaubien reports from Boston on the Johnston and Murphy company's exhibit of shoes worn by Presidents Lincoln through Bush. It reveals some interesting traits about the nation's top feet and the men attached to them. The exhibit is on display at the University of Massachusetts, where the Republican and Democratic candidates meet tonight for a debate.

The top-selling computer game this year isn't Pokemon or Nintendo -- it's a virtual family, the Sims. These computer-generated characters let you design and program their day-to-day activities, just like a real family. And just like a real family, they respond in unexpected ways. Susan Stone reports.