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Democrats Enter Campaign’s Final Stretch Flush With Cash

Democratic U.S. House candidate Andrew Janz raised more than $4 million in three months as part of his effort to unseat U.S. Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif.), part of a wave of record-breaking fundraising hauls by Democratic candidates. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Democratic U.S. House candidate Andrew Janz raised more

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With Kavanaugh Confirmed, Both Sides Of Abortion Debate Gear Up For Battle

Abortion opponents see the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court as an opportunity to push for further abortion restrictions. Abortion supporters are preparing for a fight. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP Abortion opponents see the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court as an opportunity to push

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Talking With Boys About Sexual Assault And Consent

Cody Greenes (center), 35, group leader with the Jewish organization Moving Traditions, leads six high school freshman boys in a discussion about sexual assault and consent. Jeff Brady/NPR hide caption toggle caption Jeff Brady/NPR Cody Greenes (center), 35, group leader with the Jewish organization Moving Traditions, leads six high school freshman boys in a discussion

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Kavanaugh Debuts On Supreme Court, Pledging To Be A ‘Team Player’

Newly sworn-in Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Brett Kavanaugh (right) speaks before wife Ashley Estes Kavanaugh (2nd right), daughters Margaret and Elizabeth, and President Donald Trump on Monday in the East Room of the White House. Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images Newly sworn-in Associate Justice of the Supreme Court

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Why Are Black Women Less Likely To Stick With A Breast Cancer Follow-up Treatment?

As a counselor, Niasha Fray saw first-hand the obstacles black women face in breast cancer treatment. She’s now program director of the Duke Center for Community and Population Health Improvement. Justin Cook for NPR hide caption toggle caption Justin Cook for NPR As a counselor, Niasha Fray saw first-hand the obstacles black women face in

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From The Front Lines Of NAFTA, More Relief Than Rejoicing

Kevin Scott, a South Dakota farmer and secretary of the American Soybean Association, welcomed the deal to replace NAFTA because it preserved the market access established under the previous agreement. Courtesy of Jannell Scott hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of Jannell Scott Kevin Scott, a South Dakota farmer and secretary of the American Soybean Association,

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How Is Kavanaugh Likely To Rule On Critical Issues? Here’s A Look At His Record

Brett Kavanaugh, seen here during his confirmation hearing early last month, has served on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals for 12 years. His tenure there offers some clues to how he’ll handle the most controversial questions before the Supreme Court. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Brett Kavanaugh, seen here

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Grim Forecast From U.N. On Global Climate Change

Greenpeace activists hang a banner prior to a press conference of the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) in Incheon, South Korea. The landmark U.N. report on limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius was released after a week-long meeting of the IPCC’s 195 member nations. JUNG YEON-JE/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption JUNG YEON-JE/AFP/Getty

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FDA Bans Use of 7 Synthetic Food Additives After Environmental Groups Sue

Food additives can help mimic natural flavors and are often simply labeled as “artificial flavors” on labels. Matt Rourke/AP hide caption toggle caption Matt Rourke/AP Food additives can help mimic natural flavors and are often simply labeled as “artificial flavors” on labels. Matt Rourke/AP Ever heard of these food additives? Synthetically-derived benzophenone, ethyl acrylate, methyl

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Romanian Referendum Seeks To Broaden Same-Sex Marriage Restrictions In Eastern Europe

A Romanian Christian-Orthodox nun votes at a polling station in the village of Branesti, Romania, in a referendum to change the constitutional definition of “family”, on October 6, 2018. Daniel Mihailescu/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Daniel Mihailescu/AFP/Getty Images A Romanian Christian-Orthodox nun votes at a polling station in the village of Branesti, Romania, in

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