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The University of Maine’s tick lab found that a higher percentage of ticks tested positive for the pathogen that causes Lyme disease last year than the...

Mehrshad Soheili, an Iranian praised in hard-line media as the country's "Youngest Commander," has been arrested on accusations of fraud. Soheili, who crafted an image of being close to influential clerics, allegedly cashed in by collecting donations he duped people into thinking were for the poor. 

Gorno-Badakhshan is a unique region in Tajikistan. People there are distinct from ethnic Tajiks and have lived in the remote mountains of the region for centuries. There have been conflicts there before, some recently, and now people are wondering if fighting is set to break out again.

In Washington and other Western capitals, warnings of war grow louder. In Kyiv, meanwhile, life goes on, with people shopping, strolling, eating, being tourists. “What do you think we should do?” one woman asked. “I am concerned, but we should stay calm.... Panic won’t help anyone.”

More than a quarter of Tajikistan’s population left to seek work in Russia last year, Russia says. While seasonal workers make up majority of the migrants, an increasing number of highly skilled professionals are opting to relocate to Russia as Moscow eases migration and citizenship rules. 

The arrest of Kyrgyz political activist Mirlan Uraimov over his disparaging Facebook posts is being criticized by many as government pressure on the opposition and freedom of speech. Opposition supporters says it's a warning to government critics, bloggers, and activists.

The Ukrainian government urged citizens on February 12 to stay calm and united, saying the country's armed forces are ready to repel any attack amid mounting worries that Russia is preparing to invade its neighbor. 

Super Bowl picks and Super Bowl dips; is rising crime REALLY caused by guns? Click to hear hour one of Need To Know With Jeff Angelo for Friday, February 11, 2022.

Here's everything you need to know about Suga and Jungkook's new song for the '7FATES: CHAKHO' soundtrack.

Luke Bryan kicked off his residency at Resorts World Las Vegas on February 11 and he shared the words of wisdom his 'American Idol' co-stars had to offer.