News

This photo released by Mexico's Jalisco state prosecutor's office shows Ethan Couch, after he was taken into custody last month in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

'Affluenza Teen' Is Back In The U.S. To Face Charges

2:25pm January 28, 2016

by Laura Wagner

Mexican authorities said they put Ethan Couch on a plane in Mexico City. The 18-year-old, who was on probation for killing four people while driving drunk, had fled to Mexico with his mother.

The Buick Envision, built in China, was on display at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It will soon go on sale in the U.S.

World News

With Growing Investments, China's Influence In Autos Is Expanding

2:25pm January 28, 2016

by Sonari Glinton

For the first time on a mass scale, a car built in China will be on sale in the U.S., joining countless other Chinese-made products. It comes as Chinese firms invest billions in the auto industry.

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China is one of the countries where childhood mortality is dropping. Above, students practice martial arts.

Why You Shouldn't Be Totally Depressed By A Report On Child Mortality

2:08pm January 28, 2016

by Emily Sohn

Statistics on health problems and death are sobering. But an author of the report finds reasons to be hopeful as well.

Two women compare handgun holsters during an open-carry rally at the Texas State Capitol in Austin on Jan. 1.

National

Gun-Toting Women Give Rise To Firearms Fashion Accessories

2:08pm January 28, 2016

by Lauren Silverman

Texas' open-carry law is now in effect, but many women prefer to keep their weapons concealed. A growing industry is meeting a range of gun fashion needs, from bra holsters to luxury handbags.

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Llapingacho is one of Marcella Kriebel's favorite recipes from her travels. It is an Ecuadorian cheese-stuffed potato pancake. Juxtaposed is causa, a Peruvian dish of layered potato, shrimp and avocado.

Books
Arts

'Mi Comida Latina': A Hand-Drawn Guide To Latin Cuisines

1:39pm January 28, 2016

by Morgan McCloy

With its vibrant watercolor illustrations and delicate hand-lettered recipes, artist Marcella Kriebel's cookbook is as much an art project as a manual for making tasty meals from Latin America.

Pop star and entertainer Michael Jackson performs a concert at the historic Berlin Reichstag on June 19, 1988. He died in 2009.

Let Twitter Be Your Guide Through This Michael Jackson Casting Mess

12:52pm January 28, 2016

by Leah Donnella

When the news leaves you speechless, let Twitter take the wheel.

The Last Candidate To Skip The Final Iowa Debate? Ronald Reagan

12:29pm January 28, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Television debates have been a mainstay in presidential campaigns since 1976. Now, the GOP presidential front-runner is taking a big gamble just days before the Iowa caucuses.

French President Francois Hollande (left) greets Iranian President Hassan Rouhani before a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Thursday. Rouhani's visit to Europe this week has been accompanied by numerous business deals announced by Iran and Europea

World News

With Sanctions Gone, Iran Goes On A Shopping Spree In Europe

12:13pm January 28, 2016

by Greg Myre

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has received a warm welcome in Europe amid a series of business deals worth billions of dollars with the likes of Peugeot. A megadeal with Airbus is in the works.

WHO Warns Of Zika Virus's 'Alarming' And 'Explosive' Spread

11:06am January 28, 2016

by Jason Beaubien

Facing criticism that the World Health Organization has been slow to respond to Zika, Dr. Margaret Chan delivers her first major address on the outbreak.

General surgeons are among the doctors most likely to be the subjects of paid malpractice claims.

Health & Safety

A Few Doctors Account For Outsize Share Of Malpractice Claims

10:59am January 28, 2016

by Lisa Aliferis

When it comes to medical malpractice, a history of claims against a doctor is the strongest indicator that more malpractice claims are likely.