Afghanistan Is About To Vote For President Amid Worries Of Fraud And Violence
The campaign has been marred by repeated delays, killings and the collapse of U.S.-Taliban talks that left the Afghan government on the sidelines.
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NRA Was 'Foreign Asset' To Russia Ahead of 2016, New Senate Report Reveals
Emails and interviews detail the extent to which the National Rifle Association helped two of Moscow's agents ahead of the election, Senate Finance Committee Democrats say.
Activists Say New Laws To Protect Critical Infrastructure Aim To Silence Them
Climate activists protesting oil and gas are the first charged under a new critical infrastructure law in Texas. Supporters say the laws protect ports, pipelines and other sensitive places.
Brother Of Slain Pakistani Social Media Star Gets Life For Her Murder
Qandeel Baloch, seen as a feminist voice in conservative Pakistan, was murdered by her brother in 2016 in an apparent "honor killing."
Hong Kong Braces For Massive Weekend Protests
Saturday marks five years since the pro-democracy Umbrella Movement formed and leads up to the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China next week.
The Gospel Of Climate Change: One Man's Mission To Take The Message To Commuters
A retiree gives unsolicited climate emergency talks on the New York City subway, frequently receiving applause. Now he wants to teach others how to preach their own messages to a crowd.
Journalists File Lawsuit To Force Feds To Release Medicare Advantage Audits
A lawsuit filed by Kaiser Health News under the Freedom of Information Act could spur the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to release audits that document up to $650 million in overcharges.
Renée Zellweger Dazzles In A Go-For-Broke Portrayal Of Judy Garland
Though her physical transformation is hardly definitive, the actress's profound empathy for her subject elevates Judy from a standard celebrity biopic to an unusually fascinating film.
British-Flagged Tanker Leaves Iranian Waters After 2 Months Of Detention
The Stena Impero had been detained by Iranian authorities since July over alleged maritime violations. The seizure was in apparent retaliation for the British seizure of an Iranian tanker.
Trump Administration Drastically Cuts Number Of Refugees Allowed To Enter The U.S.
The limit of 18,000 represents the lowest number of refugees allowed into the country since the modern refugee program was established in 1980.