Two-year-old Robbie Klein of West Roxbury, Mass., has hemophilia, a medical condition that interferes with his blood’s ability to clot normally. His parents, both teachers, worry that his condition could make it hard for them to get insurance to cover his expensive medications if the law changes. Jesse Costa/Jesse Costa/WBUR hide caption toggle caption Jesse
Paul Manafort speaks on the phone while touring the floor of the Republican National Convention on July 17, 2016, in Cleveland, Ohio. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty Images Paul Manafort speaks on the phone while touring the floor of the Republican National Convention on July 17, 2016, in Cleveland, Ohio. Win
Ray Halbritter in his office. Courtesy of the Oneida Indian Nation hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of the Oneida Indian Nation Ray Halbritter in his office. Courtesy of the Oneida Indian Nation They say if you want something done right, do it yourself. But for Ray Halbritter, it was more a case of, “if you
President Trump puts his hand on the back of Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, as Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer looks on and smiles. Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images President Trump puts his hand on the back of Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, as Democratic Senate Minority
A poster in Essen showing women in traditional German dress promotes the far-right party Alternative for Germany. The poster says, “Colorful variety? We have already.” Martin Meissner/AP hide caption toggle caption Martin Meissner/AP A poster in Essen showing women in traditional German dress promotes the far-right party Alternative for Germany. The poster says, “Colorful variety?
In 2016 Kristy, left, and Dana Dumont attempted to adopt a foster child but were rejected because they were a same-sex couple, according to a lawsuit filed earlier this week. Kristy Dumont hide caption toggle caption Kristy Dumont In 2016 Kristy, left, and Dana Dumont attempted to adopt a foster child but were rejected because
Some people seeking Medicare penalty waivers have experienced delays at Social Security Administration offices like this one in San Francisco, Calif. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Some people seeking Medicare penalty waivers have experienced delays at Social Security Administration offices like this one in San Francisco, Calif. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Researchers have won a prize for discovering that a cow’s genetics determine which microbes populate its gut. Some of those microbes produce the greenhouse gas methane that comes out of cow belches and farts and ends up in the atmosphere. Charlie Litchfield/AP hide caption toggle caption Charlie Litchfield/AP Researchers have won a prize for discovering
Uber’s app is seen running in London on Sept. 22. The company’s bid for a new five-year license has been denied by London transport authorities. Ben Fathers/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Ben Fathers/AFP/Getty Images Uber’s app is seen running in London on Sept. 22. The company’s bid for a new five-year license has been
Oklahoma City Police Capt. Bo Mathews told reporters on Wednesday that Sanchez was shot after approaching officers while holding a metal pipe. Sue Ogrocki/AP hide caption toggle caption Sue Ogrocki/AP Oklahoma City Police Capt. Bo Mathews told reporters on Wednesday that Sanchez was shot after approaching officers while holding a metal pipe. Sue Ogrocki/AP Police
Archivist Amy McDonald invited some co-workers to help her re-create cherries jubilee from a university cookbook. But even with a historical paper trail, there were still things they couldn’t figure out, like what to do after it starts flaming. Jerry Young/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jerry Young/Getty Images Archivist Amy McDonald invited some co-workers
German Chancellor Angela Merkel (right) shakes hands with supporters as she arrives to address an election campaign rally of her political party, the Christian Democratic Union, in Kappeln, northern Germany, on Wednesday, during the final days before Germans vote for their next government. Odd Andersen/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Odd Andersen/AFP/Getty Images German Chancellor