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People of different faiths gathered at a Chattanooga church last night to show unity after this week's attacks on two military facilities, and to remember four Marines killed in the shootings.

The Navy says that a petty officer shot in Thursday's attack has died. Officials haven't formally identified him, but his identity has been confirmed as Petty Officer 2nd Class Randall Smith.

Israel was founded as a homeland for the Jewish people. But a proposal to define it in law as a Jewish state has become a hot-button political issue. Opponents say it's a undemocratic mix of religion and law.

A Palestinian driver crashed into Israeli pedestrians, killing one, for the second time in weeks. Tensions are rising in Jerusalem over the most inflammatory issue between Israelis and Palestinians — the Old City Hill that is holy to both sides.

Canada released Meng Wanzhou, a Chinese tech executive who was arrested nearly three years ago on fraud charges by U.S. request. And then, China released two imprisoned Canadian men.

Tensions between China and Taiwan are once again on display. Over the weekend, both celebrated Oct. 10, or Double Ten Day. The two nations have different reasons for marking the date.

Pizza makers in New York are remembering Domenico "Dom" Demarco, the founder of the beloved Brooklyn pizzeria Di Fara, who has died at the age of 85.

An Australian journalist goes on trial Thursday in Beijing. She's been accused of espionage and is one of several journalists detained as relations with China sour.

After a pandemic break, Maryland blue crabs are racing again in Baltimore. The speediest crab by far belonged to former Major League Baseball player B.J. Surhoff of the Baltimore Orioles.

From Montego to Miami, an influx of algae leaves stinky brown carpets over what was once prime tourist sand. What to do about it is a challenge. (Story aired on All Things Considered on May 5, 2023.)