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Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Women have to work nearly 15 months to earn what a man earns in 12. And that's been true for decades.

Two musical worlds collide as jazz pianist Dan Tepfer finds inspiration, and room for improvisation, in J.S. Bach's Two-Part Inventions.

State abortion laws are changing the way some medical residents in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology will be trained.

Police are investigating the death of the singer for the boy band Astro, but have so far found no signs of foul play, according to South Korea's Yonhap news agency.

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill want to know why so many migrant children are reportedly being exploited. House hearings are part of a government strategy to investigate child labor.

Wildfires in Greece have forced thousands of locals and tourists to flee. One of the largest fires is on the island of Rhodes, where officials say it's the "largest evacuation" ever in the country.

Retail analyst Howard Davidowitz says the economy has forced many retailers to again offer layaway. Most retailers had stopped because it was not economical for them. Davidowitz tells Ari Shapiro that layaway has some advantages for consumers — but they better make sure they will be able to make the final payment, or they will lose the money they already have paid into the item.

President Obama said Tuesday he intends to finish the job in Afghanistan, adding he would soon announce his strategy for the country. The comments came in a joint news conference with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is on a state visit to the U.S.

Senate Republicans expressed confidence in Mitch McConnell's leadership Thursday, one day after the Senate minority leader abruptly froze during his weekly press conference.