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Orthodox Jewish women are increasingly joining a custom called <em>Daf Yomi</em>, Hebrew for "daily page," which involves reading a page a day of the Talmud, a centuries-old, multivolume collection of rabbinic teachings, debates and interpretations of Judaism. Here women read the last pages of the cycle at their first women's mass Talmud celebration in Jerusalem in January.

Orthodox Jewish Women Take A New Lead In Talmud Study In Israel

"I never thought I would live to see this day," said one of the women participating in a recent celebration in Jerusalem.

The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus's Tenth Anniversary Parade rolls through the streets of New Orleans on Saturday night.

All Nerddoms Welcome: The Intergalactic Krewe Of Chewbacchus Parades In New Orleans

In New Orleans, arguably the most far-out pre-Mardi Gras parade is staged by the Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus: home to "revelrous Star Wars freaks, Trekkies, Whovians... and all super-nerds."

Lin-Manuel Miranda (L) and Luis A. Miranda attend the official after party for <em>Siempre, Luis</em>, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

'Siempre, Luis' Offers A Peek Into The Talented Miranda Family

A new documentary that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival features the life of Luis Miranda, father of Lin-Manuel. A peek into the very busy lives of the very talented Miranda family.

The Iowa Caucuses Have Been Turned Into A Musical

A Des Moines theater company has borrowed songs from A Chorus Line for a new production called Adore Us Line. Democrats do their best song and dance as they audition to be president.

More than 20,000 people have been diagnosed with a new coronavirus in China since it was identified in December. Here, volunteers in protective suits deliver daily supplies to people who are under self-quarantine at a village in Shandong province, China.

Coronavirus Cases Have More Than Tripled In Past Week; 20,000 Sickened In China

Last week, China had 4,400 cases of the Wuhan coronavirus. On Monday alone, Chinese health officials reported 2,829 new cases.

Bernard Ebbers built WorldCom into one of the world's largest telecommunications companies, only to see it all end in bankruptcy and federal fraud charges.

Bernard Ebbers, Telecom CEO Sent To Prison In Accounting Scandal, Dies

Ebbers built WorldCom into one of the world's largest telecommunications companies, only to see it all end in bankruptcy and federal fraud charges. He died Sunday at age 78.

Chinese workers at Fuyao Glass America attend training to learn about American culture.

What's It Like Working At A Chinese-Run 'American Factory'? It's 'Complicated'

Working on the factory floor is hard, hot and dangerous, says Steven Bognar. He and Julia Reichert made a documentary — just nominated for an Oscar — about a GM plant reopened by a Chinese company.

The documents released by WikiLeaks in 2017 represented one of the largest leaks in the history of the Central Intelligence Agency.

Ex-CIA Employee Accused Of Leaking Documents To WikiLeaks Goes On Trial

The leak of documents that appear to describe agency hacking practices is seen as one of the largest in the CIA's history. Former agency software engineer Joshua Schulte has pleaded not guilty.

Goblinsmoker's grubby artwork really just sets the vibe, you know?

Viking's Choice: Skull-Melting Feedback, Free-Jazz Psych, Experimental Lute

You can absolutely judge an album by its cover, especially when it involves a possessed Toad King surrounded by dead toad soldiers. Plus new music from Sunwatchers, Jozef Van Wissem.

Presidential preference cards are counted at a caucus at West Des Moines Christian Church in Iowa on Monday. Problems with a smartphone app designed to report the caucus results ended up delaying an official count.

What We Know About The App That Delayed Iowa's Caucus Results

Iowa Democratic Party officials said a new smartphone app designed to speed the results actually ended up delaying them. Last month, NPR reported on security and other concerns with the app.

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