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Japanese animation movie director Isao Takahata received many honors over his career, including France's <em>officier de l'Ordre</em> <em>des Arts et des Lettres</em>, which he accepted in 2015.

Studio Ghibli Co-Founder Isao Takahata Dies At 82

Takahata founded Japan's film and animation house Studio Ghibli with Hayao Miyazaki in 1985.

Apple on Tuesday announced it has paused all sales in Russia following officials in Ukraine urging the tech giant to isolate Russia in light of the invasion of Ukraine.

Apple pauses sales in Russia and stops all exports

In the most dramatic step a Big Tech company has taken against Russia, Apple says Russians will no longer be able to purchase Apple merchandise and access to Apple Pay is also restricted.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (right) greets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (left) at the Eastern Partnership summit in Brussels last year. Zelenskyy is appealing for Ukraine to join the EU.

Ukraine wants to join the EU. Here's how that would work

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has applied for Ukraine to join the European Union, after appealing to its leaders for immediate entry. Gaining membership is a complex process.

Disney workers protest the company's response to the so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bill

Employees are pressuring Disney to take a stronger stand against legislation that limits instruction on homosexuality and transgender issues. Florida's governor says he'll sign the bill soon.

In this photograph issued Saturday by Sierra Leone's National Disaster Management Agency, people gather around the charred oil tanker that exploded after being struck by a truck in the Wellington suburb of Sierra Leone's capital Freetown on Saturday.

An oil tanker truck explodes in Sierra Leone, killing at least 98 and injuring dozens

The explosion took place after a bus struck the tanker near the country's capital city. Dozens were injured after large crowds gathered to collect leaking fuel, officials and witnesses said.

Ernie, a Muppet from the popular children's series <em>Sesame Street</em>, appears with new character Ji-Young, the first Asian American Muppet, on the set of the long-running children's program in New York on Nov. 1.

This 'Sesame Street' kid is now the Muppeteer for its first Asian American character

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kathleen Kim, the puppeteer behind Ji-Young, the show's newest Muppet. Kim, born to Korean immigrants, says she grew up watching the show herself.

Trump Media shares were volatile a day after the former president -- and majority shareholder of the company -- became a convicted felon.

'Buy DJT' is a new rallying cry for Trump supporters

Shares of Trump Media, the company behind Truth Social, were volatile a day after his historic conviction. It's an early test of how committed his supporters will actually be in owning the shares.

Heavy rains and flash flooding sweep across Northeast

Flash flood watches and warnings were in place in parts of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas as downpours moved through the region.

American Airlines lifts ground stop that froze Christmas Eve travelers

American Airlines passengers across the U.S. endured a sudden disruption of service on Christmas Eve as a "technical issue" forced the airline to request a nationwide ground stop of its operations.

Sea turtle Dilly Dally released into the ocean with three flippers after undergoing amputation

Dilly Dally, a loggerhead turtle who survived a run-in with a predator that ultimately cost her a flipper, has been rereleased into the wild.

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