Sri Lanka Bans Face Coverings After Easter Sunday Attacks
The move by President Maithripala Sirisena was meant to help authorities identify people, part of a new security push after a wave of bombings left the country reeling.
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Global Military Expenditures Are Up, Driven By Top 2 Spenders — U.S. And China
The world is spending more on the military since global figures became available in 1988. Together, the U.S. and China make up half of the world's military spending.
Melinda Gates On Marriage, Parenting And Why She Made Bill Drive The Kids To School
In her new book, The Moment Of Lift, the co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation calls on readers to support women everywhere as a means to lift up society.
Keeping Money Secrets From Each Other: Financial Infidelity On The Rise
As many as 41% of American adults deceive their partners by hiding secret debts or accounts. Therapists say it's increasingly common, and it's both the loss of trust and resources that hurt.
'I Couldn't See His Soul' Says Rabbi Following Deadly Shooting In Poway
A day after the Chabad of Poway Synagogue was attacked, Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein recounted the shooting that killed one member of the congregation and injured three others, including himself.
Judge Damon J. Keith, Judicial Giant And Civil Rights Icon, Dies At 96
The Detroit native, one of the nation's longest-serving federal judges, was a tireless champion of civil rights and civil liberties.
Richard Lugar, Longtime Indiana Senator And Foreign Policy Leader, Dies At 87
Lugar served six terms in the U.S. Senate. His work toward the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction earned him the nation's highest civilian honor in 2013.
Poway Shooting Latest In Series of Attacks On Places Of Worship
Over the past few months shootings and bombings have targeted churches, mosques and synagogues spanning three continents.
The Record-Breaking Box Office Of 'Avengers: Endgame,' By The (Huge) Numbers
Nobody is surprised that Avengers: Endgame is a hit, but even by superhero standards, it's had an enormous debut weekend, both in the U.S. and internationally.
'Brady Bunch' Episode Fuels Campaigns Against Vaccines — And Marcia's Miffed
One of TV's most famous families laughed off measles in the 1960s. The episode has resurfaced in battles over measles vaccinations today.