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Family members exchange photographs of their lost loved ones in the lobby of the Akin Gump law firm offices on Thursday in Manhattan, NY. The family members and victims gave statements to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court with the Sackler family, who own Purdue Pharma LP, present on Thursday.

For the first time, victims of the opioid crisis formally confront the Sackler family

The Sacklers, who own Purdue Pharma, maker of Oxycontin, have maintained they did nothing wrong. People who lost loved ones and years of their lives to opioid addiction believe otherwise.

Attorney General Merrick Garland, seen here in his Department of Justice office, discussed his wide remit, where priorities range from price-fixing in the chicken industry to Russian oligarchs financing the war in Ukraine, in an interview with NPR.

Garland says the Jan. 6 investigation won't end until everyone is held accountable

In an exclusive interview with NPR, the attorney general says he won't avoid cases related to the Capitol riot probe that are political, controversial or sensitive.

Two weeks ago, Hotel Ilan, in Lublin, Poland, which was built almost a century ago as a Jewish house of study, stopped booking tourists and corporate groups. It now houses refugees from Ukraine and donations for them.

A Polish hotel recovering from its own tragic past has become a refuge for Ukrainians

The Hotel Ilan in Poland has a renowned and troubled history for the country's Jewish community. Now, it has found a new purpose helping Ukrainians fleeing the war Russia has wrought on their country.

Melvin Blackman is a retired teacher who taught a young Notorious B.I.G in preschool. Mr. Blackman stands on St. James Pl. the block Biggie grew up on in his childhood.

Notorious B.I.G. Is Forever Synonymous With Brooklyn

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the death of rapper Christopher Wallace, the Notorious B.I.G. His rhymes were hugely influential and resonate, especially with those in his hometown of Brooklyn.

Millions have fled Ukraine, with many coming to Poland through Przemyśl's main train station.

One woman's 18-point survival checklist for fleeing Ukraine as Russia invades

As millions flee Ukraine, one woman's checklist for surviving the train ride into Poland reveals the desperation and struggle that awaits those who leave.

Oksana Dudar, left, the wife of Viktor Dudar, hugs her mother-in-law at her husband's funeral Tuesday in Lviv, Ukraine. Viktor was a soldier who was killed by Russian forces. A U.S. defense analyst estimates more than 1,500 were killed in the first five days of the war. The Ukrainian military tells NPR it isn't disclosing the number of soldiers lost in the fight with Russia.

Hundreds gather to honor fallen Ukrainian soldiers

The first of Ukraine's fallen soldiers are starting to come home. Two men were killed on the front lines in Russia's war on Ukraine. Hundreds gathered to mourn at their funeral on Tuesday.

Ianina and Sergiy Piontkovskyi, at their home in a suburb of Washington, D.C. on March 4.

Ukrainians in the U.S. support their country. But getting aid there is difficult

As Russia bombs Ukraine, many Ukrainians in the U.S. are trying to help their country, but are finding challenges as normal shipping channels are broken with dangerous roads and blocked ports.

No floats or beads at this Mardi Gras, but there are chickens

Faquetaigue Courir de Mardi Gras is all about chickens, mischief and gumbo. Photographer Bryan Tarnowski captured it all.

A girl poses for a portrait while standing next to a cow in Nakaprit on Feb. 15, 2020. Nakaprit is home to traditional pastorialists who depend on their cattle for survival and with the threat of locust invasions, locals are worried the vegetation will be destroyed and their cows wont be able to feed.

Remembering Sumy Sadurni: A photographer known for capturing essence of East Africa

On Monday night, photojournalist Sumy Sadurni was killed in a car accident. She is remembered for her powerful coverage of the East Africa region.

Remembering Sumy Sadurni: A photographer known for capturing essence of East Africa

On Monday night, photojournalist Sumy Sadurni was killed in a car accident. She is remembered for her powerful coverage of the East Africa region.

Alex Spektor's twin sons, Lenny and Moishe, were born premature to a surrogate in Kyiv, Ukraine. He and his partner, Irma Nuñez, contacted a specialist evacuation team of U.S. Army veterans to transport the twins to Poland when Kyiv was being attacked by Russian forces.

A rescue team evacuates premature American twins from Kyiv in a daring mission

The twin boys, Lenny and Moishe, were born just as Russia invaded Ukraine. A specialist team of U.S. Army veterans hatched a desperate plan to bring them into Poland and, hopefully, to safety.

CIA Director William Burns told the House Intelligence Committee that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is "angry and frustrated" by the slow pace of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Burns said he expects Putin to "double down," which could lead to heavy fighting for control of Ukraine's cities in the coming weeks.

Stalled and frustrated, Putin will likely 'double down' in the coming weeks, CIA says

CIA Director William Burns says Russia's invasion of Ukraine has fallen far short of Vladimir Putin's expectations. Burns now predicts weeks of "ugly" fighting for control of Ukraine's cities.

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