Debate Check: Could U.S. Economy Grow As Fast As India's Or China's?
At this week's presidential debate, Donald Trump compared growth rates in the three countries. Here's what the experts have to say.
Global Health
Why Many Ugandans Are Offended By Music Video Made By U.S. Missionaries
Luket Ministries filmed a video in which seven white women depict the Ugandan way of life. Then came the uproar — and the apology. Two Ugandan writers weigh in.
Dr. Paul Farmer Is 'Surprised And Upset And Humbled' After Visit To Haiti
The co-founder of Partners In Health says the damage from Hurricane Matthew seemed worse than that of the 2010 earthquake. And he couldn't get over the way people reacted.
Is Wonder Woman Suited To Be A U.N. Ambassador?
This Friday the U.N. holds a star-studded ceremony to appoint Wonder Woman its honorary ambassador for the empowerment of women and girls. Many women's rights advocates are in an uproar.
How Do Common Chemicals Affect Frogs, Rats — And Maybe Us?
Biologist Tyrone Hayes talks about the concerning effects of the herbicide atrazine, which is part of a group of chemicals that are found in everyday food and household products.
How Do Toxins From Plastics Find Their Way Into Our Food?
Ocean advocate Emily Penn has seen first hand how much plastic ends up in the oceans. She explains how the toxins from plastic makes their way into our food chain and how we might be able to stop it.
How Can Your Home Make You Sick?
When Dr. Rishi Manchanda worked in a clinic in South Central Los Angeles, he saw that patients were getting sick because of toxic living conditions — so he tried a unique treatment approach.
Can A Place Still Be Home Even After Becoming Toxic?
Even thirty years after the devastating nuclear accident in Chernobyl, there are still people who call the place home. Filmmaker Holly Morris tells the stories of the mostly elderly women who stayed.
Can Hashtags And Pop-Up Protests Topple A Leader?
It's hashtags vs. Robert Mugabe. Social media is proving a new kind of challenge to Zimbabwe's strong-armed autocrat.
A Woman Named Fortunate Doesn't See Good Fortune Ahead In Zimbabwe
She sells clothes from the back of her car. But business is dropping. Like many Zimbabweans, she faces a crippled economy, high unemployment and a shortage of cash.