The Iran war hangs over a major Shiite pilgrimage
It is one of the largest gatherings of people in the world. More than 20 million Shia Muslim pilgrims gathered…
Iran aims to ban U.S. and Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz and charge others a toll
Iran's parliament is reviewing a plan to ban ships linked to the U.S., Israel and other "hostile countries" from transiting…
Trump signs 2 immigration actions to curb ‘birth tourism,’ limit birthright citizenship
Additional details weren't provided, but Trump said he thought his latest actions would be constitutional.
Did Iran hack U.S. water systems? / Cyberwarfare abroad / Ukraine’s air defense gap
In the past week, seven U.S. states have reported cyberattacks on their water facilities.Some in the cybersecurity industry suspect Iran…
Why do so many doctors and nurses avoid treating patients with addiction?
In the US, about a quarter of a million people die each year from alcohol and drug-related illness, despite proven…
European nations say World Cup boycott is still on, keeping FIFA’s Infantino in limbo
A continued boycott of the World Cup poses a big threat to FIFA, keeping President Gianni Infantino under intense pressure…
Greetings from a wildlife park in central Sri Lanka that’s a haven for elephants
At a time of increased conflict between elephants and humans, as elephant habitats are converted to intensive agriculture, the Hurulu…
How Cambodia became the first Asian country to hit an elusive HIV target
The United Nations has set a goal for near universal HIV diagnosis and treatment for all by 2030. No country…
Trump administration moves to deregulate Head Start, opening door for sweeping change
It would slim regulation of the 60-year-old anti-poverty program and aim to save money. Advocates worry the changes could undermine…
Following the Chipotle playbook for the cyclospora crisis
Taco Bell and Taylor Farms are taking hits to their reputation due to the cyclosporiasis outbreak across the country. They…