Showing results by author "Taylor Adams"

Darby Thorne is a college student stranded by a blizzard at a highway rest stop in the middle of nowhere. She’s on the way home to see her sick mother. She’ll have to spend the night in the rest stop with four complete strangers. Then she stumbles across a little girl locked inside one of their parked cars. There is no cell phone reception, no telephone, no way out because of the snow, and she doesn’t know which one of the other travelers is the kidnapper.

After more than 60 years of using the system, Norway is set to become the first country in the world to turn off its FM radio network — and others may soon be following its example.

"Norway Will Become the First Country in the World to Switch Off FM Radio" is from the January 08, 2017 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Adam Taylor and narrated by Sam Scholl.

President Trump’s visit to Beijing has been watched closely around the world — but few countries have had more reason to scrutinize it than Taiwan.

"With Trump in China, Taiwan Worries About Becoming a ‘Bargaining Chip’" is from the November 09, 2017 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Adam Taylor and narrated by Sam Scholl.

James and Elle Eversman are a young couple traveling through the Mojave desert on their way to a new life. When their car mysteriously breaks down, they are stranded in the middle of nowhere without much water and no cell phone reception.

Strangers passing through. Friends seeing each other with new eyes. The hesitant touch of new lovers. A first glance. A first word. A first touch. A first kiss. Take a journey through erotic shorts and poems to relive that first-time feeling. Naughty Bedtime Stories: First Taste will stir the butterflies, curl the toes, and send hearts racing. After all, nothing tastes as good as naughty feels....

It may not surprise you to learn that Spaniards view time differently. An American visitor to Spain would quickly note that a local’s dinnertime isn’t often until 9 p.m. or later. After that, drinks at a bar or television-watching at home could last till 1 a.m. on a weeknight. To cope, some office workers will take both a midmorning coffee break and a midafternoon snooze — the jealousy-inducing “siesta.”

Jacob Zuma's resignation as South Africa's president wasn't exactly a surprise. The bigger question may be: Why did it took so long?

"How South Africa’s Political System Helped Jacob Zuma Cling to Power for so Long" is from the February 15, 2018 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Adam Taylor and narrated by Sam Scholl.

"Sweden's Relations with Israel Were Already Bad. They Just Got Much Worse." is from the Around the World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Adam Taylor and narrated by Sam Scholl.

On Dec. 26, 1991, the Soviet Union officially ceased to exist. Its flag, with its famous hammer and sickle, was lowered outside the Kremlin at 7:32 p.m. Within a half-hour, the red, white and blue Russian flag had been raised in its place.

The Israeli government announced Monday it would scrap controversial plans to deport African asylum seekers, saying it had reached an “unprecedented understanding” with the United Nations to help resettle many of these migrants in Western countries.

"Israel Says It Has Reached ‘Unprecedented’ Deal to Resettle African Migrants in the West" is from the April 02, 2018 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Adam Taylor and narrated by Sam Scholl.

"Saudi Arabia's Economy Wastes Billions, but a Millennial Prince Has a Plan to Fix It" is from the April 22, 2016 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Adam Taylor and narrated by Jill Melancon.

Dan is a professional ghost hunter who’s never actually found a ghost. But his newest case is promising: a cursed Russian rifle allegedly haunted by a demon. Anyone who touches the antique weapon dies within 24 hours. But for Dan, it’s personal - he’s still mourning the death of his fiancée Adelaide, and he’s desperate to find proof that ghosts exist. At any cost. 

President Trump is nearing a decision on whether to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement. If he decides to leave the landmark international commitment designed to combat global warming, the United States will break ranks with more than 190 other nations.

"Why Nicaragua and Syria Didn't Join the Paris Climate Accord" is from the May 31, 2017 WorldViews section of The Washington Post. It was written by Adam Taylor and narrated by Jill Melancon.

"Swedish School Worker Killed Trying to Protect Students in Racial Attack Hailed as Hero" is from the October 25, 2015 Around the World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Adam Taylor and narrated by Jill Melancon.

After President Trump's announcement that the United States would view Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and work toward moving its embassy there, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he expects other nations to follow America's lead.

"Who Supports Trump on Jerusalem? Europe’s Anti-islam Politicians." is from the December 11, 2017 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Adam Taylor and narrated by Sam Scholl.

"What Mali Means to France" is from the Around the World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Adam Taylor and narrated by Jill Melancon.

"A 105-Year-Old Woman Is Seeking Asylum in Europe. Being an Afghan Makes It More Complicated." is from the October 30, 2015 Around the World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Adam Taylor and narrated by Sam Scholl.

"The Not-Completely-Crazy Theory That Russia Leaked the Panama Papers" is from the April 09, 2016 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Adam Taylor and narrated by Jill Melancon.

At least four countries executed people for drug-related offenses in 2017, according to an annual report by Amnesty International — pursuing a policy that President Trump has noted as a possibility for the United States.

"At Least Four Countries Executed People for Drug-Related Crimes in 2017, Study Finds" is from the April 11, 2018 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Adam Taylor and narrated by Sam Scholl.

"Eritrea's Soccer Team Defects … Again" is from the October 16, 2015 Around the World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Adam Taylor and narrated by Sam Scholl.