How To Stop The World's Worst Cholera Outbreak
There are more than 200,000 cases in Yemen, a war-ravaged country whose health system is collapsing. We asked specialists what needs to happen to bring the disease under control.
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Meet The Indiana Jones Of Ancient Ales And Extreme Beverages
Patrick McGovern searches for and studies the residues of fermented drinks that can be thousands of years old — and then re-creates them. His new book explores these brews and their cultural value.
New Rules Against Animal Cruelty Raise The Stake For India's Beef Wars
The rules ban cattle sale for slaughter at livestock markets and come at a time of escalating tensions between Hindu extremists and beef-eating minorities. They could also hurt India's beef exports.
Obamacare Has Problems. The Senate Health Care Bill Doesn't Solve Them, Experts Say
We asked top health care experts to tell us America's biggest health care problems. Then we asked: Does the current Republican plan fix them? For the most part, the answer was no.
Chicago, Feds Create 'Strike Force' To Curb Gun Violence
The force will target "violent offenders who have no regard for human life," said the Illinois State Police director.
Cop Shooting Death Cases Raise Question: When Is Fear Reasonable?
Many Americans believe that convictions of law enforcement officers for shooting someone while on duty are too rare. But experts say jurors are hesitant to convict cops for making mistakes on the job.
France's Marine Le Pen Target Of Fraud Investigation
The leader of the far-right National Front party, who made an unsuccessful bid for the French presidency, is alleged to have made fraudulent payments for party work.
French Politician Simone Veil, Holocaust Survivor And Abortion Pioneer, Dies At 89
Veil was widely revered across the political spectrum. "May her example inspire our countrymen, who will find in her the best of France," French President Emmanuel Macron said.
Hong Kong's Last British Governor Criticizes Beijing 20 Years After Handover
On the anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China, Chris Patten has harsh words for Beijing's heavy-handed approach to the governance of the territory.
Syrian Civilians Exposed To Sarin In April Attack, International Watchdog Says
The finding is consistent with experts' suspicions. The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons stopped short of saying who was responsible. The U.S. blames the Syrian regime.