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Open on the starry night sky. Pan down to reveal a boat floating in the middle of the ocean. Malak, her mother, and a group of strangers are packed on the boat.

Watch These 3 'Unfairy Tales' And See If They Move You

A new UNICEF project takes real-life stories of Syrian refugee kids and turns them into short — and really intense — animated videos.

93-Year-Old Indian Man Fulfills Dream Of Meeting Duke And Duchess

Boman Kohinoor, a 93-year-old Indian restaurant owner, got the surprise of a lifetime when he was invited to meet Prince William and Kate Middleton during their trip to India. Kohinoor is a lifelong fan of the royal family.

UNICEF Report Finds Sharp Rise In Boko Haram's Use Of Child Bombers

The militant group, Boko Haram, continues to heavily rely on children, especially girls, to carry out suicide bombings in northeast Nigeria and neighboring countries. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Laurent Duvillier, chief spokesman for west and central Africa for UNICEF, about the organization's report, which found the number of child bombers has risen sharply in the past year.

On Equal Pay Day, President Obama marks the designation of a women's equality national monument.

As Hollywood Stars Can Attest, It's Good To Be A Man On Payday

Economic data show that men still make a dollar for every 79 cents a woman earns. A half-century ago, that figure was just 59 cents. So, much progress has been made, but a large wage gap persists.

This graphic shows how the same emoji is interpreted on different platforms.

Lost In Translation: Study Finds Interpretation Of Emojis Can Vary Widely

That sweaty smiley face emoji may be positive to some of your friends and negative to others. And depending on who you're texting it may appear entirely different on their device.

In 1997, Pablo Picasso's <em>Women of Algiers (Version O) —</em> shown here at Christie's in Hong Kong — was part of a groundbreaking art auction that sent prices soaring.

Panama Papers Provide Rare Glimpse Inside Famously Opaque Art Market

The leaked documents tell the backstory of a groundbreaking Christie's auction, and the purchase of a painting one man claims was seized from his grandfather during World War II.

Uber Wants You To Know It's Tired Of Sharing Data With Regulators

The ride-hailing company released its first transparency report, using the opportunity to criticize the large swaths of data it is required to share with regulators.

Interim Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, a 27-year veteran of the force, is Mayor Rahm Emanuel's choice for permanent head of the department. Emanuel rejected three finalists identified after a national search.

Chicago Police Task Force Report Calls For Oversight Reform, Admission Of Racism

A report commissioned by Mayor Rahm Emanuel blames racial bias and a "code of silence" for the city's "broken" police system.

In January, Cody Pedersen, 29, was stabbed in the neck. It took the ambulance over two hours to arrive in Cherry Creek, where he lives. It's in the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation in South Dakota.

For Native Americans, Health Care Is A Long, Hard Road Away

For Native Americans on South Dakota's Cheyenne River Indian Reservation, it can take weeks to get in to see a doctor and hours to get an ambulance after a life-threatening injury.

Opened in 1972, Bangkok Market was the first Thai food grocer in Los Angeles. It became a de facto community center and a magnet for both Asian immigrants and chefs looking for rare ingredients.

The Family-Run Thai Market That Feeds LA's Eclectic Food Scene

The Tilakamonkul family opened Bangkok Market in 1972. It became a magnet for Asian immigrants and chefs looking for rare ingredients. Their own son, Jet Tila, is now a celebrity chef.

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