Gold Star Families Sue Defense Contractors, Alleging They Funded The Taliban
Eight multinational corporations have been accused of making "protection payments" to terrorists, so that their businesses would be left alone.
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'Somebody's On My Side': 3 Men Who Escaped Poverty Help Others Find A Way Out
In Albany, N.Y., three men use their own experiences to set teens on the right path. Efforts by individuals can sometimes have an outsized impact in the fight against poverty.
Vehicle Bomb Kills At Least 79 In Somalia, Injures 149 Others
Many of the victims were students. It's one of the deadliest attacks in Somalia in recent years. No one claimed responsibility but al-Shabab has carried out similar attacks in the past.
Reflections From A Jew At A Mock-Jewish Restaurant
On a trip to explore her Jewish-Ukrainian roots, one writer made a stop at a controversial Jewish-themed restaurant, where guests are served matzo at every meal and invited to haggle over the check.
The Global Stories Of 2019 That You Probably Missed
The topics range from the way mangroves fight climate change to a pop-up pub in China where young patrons learn about the issue of sexual consent.
U.S. Steps Up Deportations To Iraq, Despite Worsening Violence There
Many deportees have arrived in Iraq without money, valid IDs or knowledge of the language and country. They struggle to find work and fear going out. "Everything is shocking to me," one deportee says.
More Ice And Less Snow Gets A Chilly Reception In Anchorage, Alaska
As the climate warms, recent winters in Anchorage, Alaska, have seen more ice. The trend is leading to safety concerns and new measures to cope in this city where winter is defined by snow.
Objects That Matter: Memories Of Paradise
In the year since Paradise, Calif., was devastated by fire, certain flame-tinged objects — scorched pottery fragments or remnants of toys — have become talismans of resilience beyond pain.
Virginia School District To Give Students One Day Off Per Year For 'Civic Engagement'
The policy, which educators say is a first in the nation, is meant to give students an outlet for political activism.
Controversial Shock Jock Don Imus Has Died At 79
The broadcaster, who typically wore a cowboy hat, was a pioneer of the radio genre that prizes irreverence and caustic wit and had pushed back against political correctness.