Lupita Nyong'o Salutes Africa, Not Whoville, With Her Met Gala Hair
Many media mavens said her towering coiffure was a nod to Dr. Seuss' hair-raising town. Nope. It was inspired by the stylings of Africa.
Global Health
These High School Girls Have Something To Cheer About
Many girls in Maasai culture drop out at 12 and end up caring for cattle or cooking at home. Many are subjected to female genital mutilation. The new Sekenani Girls School is a game changer.
Should The U.S. Reconsider Its Stand On Foreign Aid For Abortion Clinics?
The Zika epidemic has prompted renewed debate over the controversial Helms Amendment, which prohibits use of U.S. government money to fund abortions in other countries.
What's On This Year's Agenda The "Disease Detectives?"
The Epidemic Intelligence Service, the "disease detectives" of the Centers for Disease Control holds their annual meeting this week. Rachel Martin asks EIS director Josh Mott how they do their work.
The Arctic Suicides: Your Questions Answered
You asked: If it's not the dark, is it the cold? Why did you focus on men, not women? And how can we help?
6 Sensational Photos From A Global Contest With 230,000 Entries
From a man with his pet rooster in Bali to the victim of an acid attack in Iran, here are some of the featured images from the Sony World Photography Awards.
Ebola Carriers? Why The Virus Keeps Coming Back
A country is declared Ebola-free. Then the virus flares up again. Doctors now know why.
This Syrian Dad Has One Of The World's Most Dangerous Jobs
Five years ago, Raed Al Saleh was a businessman. Now he heads the 3,000-strong Syrian Civil Defense, rescuing civilians from the rubble after airstrikes.
Syria Hospital Bombing: Are The Rules Of War Blowing Up?
The destruction of a hospital in Aleppo is part of a disturbing trend. And it's not just happening in Syria.
'Jungle Book' Love: Why I Identify With The 'Flower In Underpants'
Growing up in India, she was a fan of the dubbed-in-Hindi TV series. As a globetrotting adult, she is touched by the Disney movie version.