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The cyclone made landfall in Mozambique on Thursday and has destroyed roads, bridges and homes, leaving people stranded and displacing tens of thousands.

Dick Dale, the surf rock pioneer who took guitar distortion to new levels and whose version of "Misirlou" became pop-culture shorthand, died on Saturday night.

Many older people diagnosed with Alzheimer's actually have dementia caused by something else. Without the right diagnosis, these people are less likely to get the best care.

Some people experience intense rage or fear when they hear the sound of people chewing, spitting, or throat-clearing. Turns out they may have a rare condition known as misophonia.

Known as the King of the Surf Guitar in the 1960s, Dick Dale enjoyed a revival in 1994 when his recording of "Miserlou" was featured in the film Pulp Fiction.

Steve Inskeep talks to Dominic Gates of The Seattle Times about his investigation which indicates a flawed safety-assessment process involving the flight control system of Boeing's 737 Max aircraft.

Three weeks before elections, Israel's high court banned a far-right candidate. There was also violence between Israelis and Palestinians, and unusual unrest in Gaza.

A #NunsToo movement has emerged from #MeToo, as Roman Catholic nuns start speaking out about sexual abuse by priests. Cases of rape and forced abortion have begun coming to light.

The country's cabinet has agreed "in principle" to tighten laws in the aftermath of the most deadly shooting in the country's history.

A woman in China was getting money at an ATM when she was confronted by a knife-wielding man. She turned over $400. He then demanded to see her balance. When it showed zero, he gave the $400 back.