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Bit by bit, dystonia was stealing Carl Luepker's ability to use his hands and talk. But his biggest fear was that his children would inherit the disorder. Then he saw his son Liam's foot twitch.

Most aid to people in poor places tries to improve conditions where they live. But a growing body of research suggests that there may be a far more effective strategy.

France has just lifted a nearly two year state of emergency that was put in place in Nov. 2015 and extended six times. To replace it, the government has passed an anti-terrorism law. But critics say the new law compromises the protection of individual liberties.

On Thursday, more than 40 people were killed and dozens wounded in a suicide bombing at a cultural center in Kabul, Afghanistan. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Reuters' Kabul bureau chief James Mackenzie for an update on the details of the attack.

Amid her country's brutal treatment of the Rohingya, Myanmar civilian leader Suu Kyi's once-saintlike reputation has taken a steep dive.

Refugees International cites "poor coordination and logistics on the ground." FEMA says the island's distance from the mainland caused communication and logistical challenges.

An ISIS affiliate managed to emerge in Afghanistan despite the U.S. military's continued presence in the fight against the Taliban. Pakistan also denies the presence of ISIS despite recent attacks.

FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is the latest leader to face the ire of Republicans who are angry about what they call bias at the highest levels of federal law enforcement.

"We're watching those votes," Trump said, threatening to cut aid to countries that vote in favor of the resolution. "Let them vote against us. We'll save a lot. We don't care."

For two years, the ruling Law and Justice party has worked to solidify political control over the Polish courts. Now the EU is activating a sanctions law that has never been used before.