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Italy is the last western European country with no legal protections for same-sex couples. Protesters in the mostly Catholic nation are advocating a civil union bill that goes to Parliament next week.

At least 10,000 flights have been canceled, while hundreds of thousands of people have lost power. The blizzard, now in its third day, continues to barrel up the coast with hurricane-force winds.

The social media app allows users to post anonymous comments visible to others in the same area. It's become a breeding ground for racial and violent threats, and some colleges may ban the app.

In an effort to deter refugees, a controversial bill in Denmark calls for police to confiscate cash and valuables from arriving asylum seekers.

Recent terrorist attacks have prompted changes to the U.S. visa waiver program. But the changes have caused confusion in Europe and critics say they could spark retaliation.

A major quake in the early hours of Sunday morning woke up residents of Anchorage and could be felt across much of southern Alaska. There's no risk of a tsunami, the National Weather Service says.

Iraq's government is waging a costly war with the Islamic State while dealing with falling oil prices, millions of displaced citizens and staggering rebuilding costs.

Poland's new parliament has restricted the country's constitutional court and has put women undergoing fertilization treatments, in addition to others, in a tough position.

NPR's Eyder Peralta talks cleaning up after a massive snowstorm blanketed the Northeast over the weekend.

Up until very recently, sledding on Capitol Hill was illegal. This weekend's snow was the first chance for kids to hit the slope — without fear of arrest.