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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.

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.

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.

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. 

"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.

Jamal, 24, remembers running to the basement after the first explosion and hearing the horrifying sounds above. His younger sister went into shock, prompting his terrified mother to slap her. Like so many other Syrians, they decided they had to leave.

"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.

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.

 Nine brand-new tales of pulp heroes vs. monsters! The Green Lama, Richard Knight, Captain Future, Green Ghost, Moon Man, and more battle demons and monstrosities from out of this world! 

"The CIA's Mysterious Role in the Arrest of Nelson Mandela" is from the May 16, 2016 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Adam Taylor and narrated by Sam Scholl.

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....

"The Oldest Man in the World Survived Auschwitz" is from the March 11 2016, World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Adam Taylor and narrated by Jill Melancon.

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.

"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 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.

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.”

In contrast to the countries included in Trump's executive order, Saudi citizens have been directly linked to terrorist attacks on U.S. soil numerous times.

"Donald Trump's Already Complicated Relationship With Saudi Arabia" is from the January 30, 2017 World section of The Washington Post. It was written by Adam Taylor and narrated by Sam Scholl.

The cinema is operated by Hainan Film Company and comes with up-to-date technology, the agency reported, including both 4K resolution and a 3-D perforated screen. The new movie theater has received widespread attention in Beijing's state-run media — with Xinhua describing it as “China's southernmost cinema.”

"On a Disputed South China Sea Island, Beijing Unveils a High-Tech Cinema" is from the July 24, 2017 WorldViews section of The Washington Post. It was written by  Adam Taylor and narrated by Sam Scholl.