Which Republicans Oppose Donald Trump? A Cheat Sheet

A growing wave of GOP officials have withdrawn their support for the Republican nominee, while others have demanded he resign from the ticket, over a video in which he boasts about sexually assaulting women.

• David A. Graham
• Oct 8, 2016

Trump Brags About Groping Women

The Republican nominee faces the biggest crisis of his candidacy after the release of a 2005 recording in which he boasts that stars like him can “grab them by the pussy. You can do anything.”

• David A. Graham
• Oct 7, 2016

The Russian Hack of the DNC

U.S. intelligence officials said they are “confident” only senior Moscow officials could have authorized it.  

• Yasmeen Serhan
• Oct 7, 2016

An End to U.S.-Philippine Defense Cooperation?

The Philippines’ decision to call off coordinated military exercises with the U.S. marks a significant shift in the long-time allies’ relationship.

• Yasmeen Serhan
• Oct 7, 2016

What Should the Nobel Peace Prize Recognize?

The 2016 award to Colombia’s Juan Manuel Santos for his efforts to end the decades-long conflict with FARC arguably breaks a string of more symbolic recognitions.

• David A. Graham
• Oct 7, 2016

The Nobel Prize for Peace

This year’s award went to Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, who signed a historic peace deal with FARC rebels—one that Colombian voters rejected last week in a referendum.

• Krishnadev Calamur
• Oct 7, 2016

Do Hurricanes Really Induce Labor?

It’s not just a myth.

• Adrienne LaFrance
• Oct 6, 2016

The U.S. Army Equipment That Ended Up on eBay

Eight people, including six soldiers, have been charged with conspiring to steal and sell sensitive military equipment on the website.

• Yasmeen Serhan
• Oct 6, 2016

Why Was NJ Transit Going Too Fast in Hoboken?

In the last minute before a fatal crash last week, a commuter train sped up to twice the limit, the NTSB says.

• David A. Graham
• Oct 6, 2016

Pakistan's Stricter Penalty for Honor Killings

Lawmakers unanimously agreed to remove a loophole that allowed those convicted to go free.

• Yasmeen Serhan
• Oct 6, 2016

Aleppo May Be 'Totally Destroyed' in Two Months

The UN warning follows an intensified bombing campaign by Russia and Syria in the rebel-controlled eastern part of the city.

• Yasmeen Serhan
• Oct 6, 2016

The Rejection of Poland's Total Ban on Abortions

The plan to tighten the country’s already restrictive rules governing the practice was defeated in Parliament after public outcry.   

• Krishnadev Calamur
• Oct 6, 2016

Hurricane Matthew Could Make Florida's Zika Problem Worse

Heavy rainfall means more standing water—but tropical storms have other curious links to mosquito-borne illnesses, too.

• Adrienne LaFrance
• Oct 6, 2016

The Shrinking Blood-Testing Business of Theranos

The embattled company announced it would shut down its labs and reduce its workforce by 40 percent.

• Matt Vasilogambros
• Oct 6, 2016

An Execution in Texas

The Lone Star State put Barney Fuller to death on Wednesday, breaking a rare six-month streak without capital punishment.

• Matt Ford
• Oct 5, 2016

Another Suspension for Wells Fargo

Illinois is the latest state to cut ties with the bank following its scandal over fake accounts.

• Yasmeen Serhan
• Oct 5, 2016