The agency says that while the outbreak in central Africa is taking a heavy toll, there is still a low threat that it will spread beyond its current region.

It all began when a member of the Balochistan assembly brought her 8-month-old son to a session.

Nonprofits and advocacy groups use the rankings as a tool to name and shame countries into improving their policies. But the indexes do have some drawbacks.

The former vice president and Vermont senator will be together on the second night of the Democratic debate. Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker and Amy Klobuchar will share a stage the night before.

A three-judge panel ruled that because it’s legal to have small amounts of pot in California, the same is true inside prison. They also say it’s still illegal to smoke or ingest cannabis in prison.

Fans were worried when longtime host Heidi Klum and mentor Tim Gunn left the franchise. But Project Runway thrived in its 17th season, particularly because of new mentor Christian Siriano.

If finalized, such a deal could funnel tens of billions of dollars to American communities struggling with the addiction crisis, while restoring stability to one of the country’s biggest industries.

The comments of President Trump regarding foreign governments offering negative information about a political rival have renewed fears as old as the republic itself.

As a society, we talk about sex more openly today than ever before. But so much still goes unsaid. This week on the Hidden Brain radio show, complicated stories of intimacy and attraction.

Government agencies kill more than 68,000 coyotes a year to keep them from preying on livestock and big game. But scientists say tracking them might be a better solution.

Pointing to a U.S. military video, Trump maintained: “Iran did do it.” Meanwhile, the president of the Japanese company operating one of the tankers says he doesn’t believe a mine or torpedo was used.

Peter Houlahan’s account of the violent robbery and its aftermath is based on interviews with civilians, officers and robbers involved; his prose reads like a crime novel in the best way possible.

The remarks made in a radio interview by Executive Council convener Bernard Chan, who said he underestimated opposition to the bill, come as Hong Kong braces for further protests over the weekend.

At StoryCorps, Estela and Candi Reyes recount how a simple act of devotion helped them say goodbye to their beloved father. “Papito era lo máximo,” Estela said. “He was everything to us.”

The annual fish fry is hosted by Congressman James Clyburn. He’s the most influential Democrat in South Carolina politics, and as House Majority Whip, the highest-ranking black leader in Congress.

China is a big customer for U.S.-made roller coasters. But since President Trump’s trade war, China has imposed steep tariffs on American rides. Some in the industry fear losing a lucrative market.

The median air ambulance bill is more than $36,000 and is seldom covered by health plans. So far, legislative hurdles and industry pressure have kept Congress from stepping in.

Former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke told NPR’s Steve Inskeep that “we’re going to have to free ourselves from the dependence we have on fossil fuels and that means a greater investment in solar and wind.”

Australian Brenton Tarrant, 28, who appeared in Christchurch High Court via video link, smirked as his lawyer entered not guilty pleas on charges of terrorism, murder and attempted murder.

In Game 6 at the Warriors’ Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., the Raptors pulled out a 114-110 win in a heart-stopping game that is destined to become an NBA classic.

Prosecutors say the original criminal investigation into Flint’s drinking water scandal was compromised by a failure to pursue all available evidence.

President Trump plans to hold trade talks with his Chinese counterpart. The administration’s rhetoric is not the kind of dry, technocratic language one usually associates with trade negotiations.

The name pays tribute to the legacy of African American women who played a major role in the space race but were long overlooked by history.

A total of 20 candidates will debate over two nights in late June. Among those who didn’t qualify: Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, who is arguing that the party should let him in.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill passed by the Legislature Thursday, amid a “health crisis.” The measure also eliminates other nonmedical exemptions for schoolchildren.

President Trump announced the departure in a tweet on Thursday, calling Sanders “a very special person with extraordinary talents, who has done an incredible job!”

Bonnielin Swenor has dedicated her life to helping vision-impaired patients. She also has low vision herself — and she is fighting to increase the presence of disabled people in science and medicine.

In a new study, researchers pinpoint the genetic mutation that transformed almonds from toxic and bitter to tasty and sweet.

“Virtually any aspect of the weather forecast — whether it is temperature, or precipitation — will see overall improvement with this upgrade,” a National Weather Service scientist said.

The university is making 1,500 incoming freshmen eligible for options to delay enrollment, such as a gap year stipend. Now, students are trying to decide whether to take the offers.

President Trump says he might be open to taking information from a foreign government in a future election, calling it a part of politics. But the law draws a distinction when foreigners are involved.

The White House adviser disregarded the Hatch Act by repeatedly criticizing Democratic candidates while speaking in her official capacity, the Office of Special Counsel finds.

“First things first, the surgery was a success,” Team INEOS doctor Richard Usher said a day after Froome, the four-time Tour de France winner, suffered multiple fractures during a training ride.

With details at once compelling and disturbing, geographer Jacob Shell describes the lives of the elephants of mountainous Myanmar and northeastern India that haul timber or transport people.

The latest outbreak has killed nearly 1,400 people in Democratic Republic of the Congo, but new cases in neighboring Uganda have raised further concern at the World Health Organization.