Ethnic Studies: A Movement Born Of A Ban
After Arizona banned a Mexican-American studies curriculum in Tucson, Ariz., ethnic studies courses have taken root in districts across the country.
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Giving Voice To Memories From 1947 Partition And The Birth Of India And Pakistan
This month, India and Pakistan celebrate 70 years of independence. But the scars of a violent partition linger. An oral history project is racing to collect stories from those who lived through it.
In Egypt, A Rising Sea — And Growing Worries About Climate Change's Effects
"In the winter, the sea attacks us," a fisherman says. "We are afraid the village will sink into the sea." The World Bank says Egypt is among the countries most vulnerable to climate change's effects.
Vice President Pence Representing Trump Overseas...Again
In his second international trip in less than a month, Vice President Pence is visiting U.S. allies in Latin America, with an eye to the deteriorating situation in Venezuela.
You Can Order a Dozen STD Tests Online — But Should You?
It sounds so simple: Order a kit online, test for sexually transmitted diseases in the privacy of home and mail it back. But deciding what to test for and who gets tested is far from easy.
Trump Saw 'Many Sides' While Some Republicans Saw White Supremacy, Domestic Terrorism
After the president spoke about an "egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides," some Republicans took him to task. And, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden and Barack Obama tweeted, too.
3 Dead After Violence Linked To White Nationalist Rally In Virginia
One woman died when a car plowed into marchers, and Virginia State Police said two people were killed when a helicopter crashed near Charlottesville. Dozens were injured in the day's violence.
'That's Stephen': White House Adviser's Controversial Style Dates Back To His Youth
Stephen Miller made headlines recently for his combative turn during a briefing with reporters about immigration policy. That type of verbal sparring has been a Miller trademark since high school.
New Liberal Mosque Led By A Woman Opens In Berlin
Berlin is the site of a new mosque touted as the first liberal one in Germany, and it's led by a woman. But Muslim critics –including women — claim its creation is more about politics than religion.
A Deadly Aftermath Of Kenya's Election
In Kenya, police fired tear gas and bullets on demonstrators in slums around Nairobi. Kenya's commission on human rights says at least 24 people have been killed since Tuesday's presidential vote.