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Family Of American Jailed In Syria Goes Public In An Appeal To Trump

The family of Majd Kamalmaz, 61, is making his story public for the first time, spurred by President Trump's plans to remove U.S. troops from the country.

Medical Students Push For More LGBT Health Training To Address Disparities

One in 5 LGBT adults has avoided medical care for fear of discrimination, according to a recent survey, and 80 percent of physicians surveyed say they feel "not competent" to treat LGBT patients.

Welcome To The World's Largest Gathering Of Humans

It's India's Kumbh Mela festival, which is expected to draw a record 15 million pilgrims this year, all looking to take a dip in the sacred Ganges and Yamuna rivers.

Could The 10-Year Challenge Be Putting Your Data At Risk?

The viral 10-Year Challenge on social media could train facial recognition technology on how we age, and potentially be used against us, argues author and tech consultant Kate O'Neill.

Progress Report: President Trump's Campaign Promises, 2 Years Later

At the midpoint of his four-year term, President Trump has delivered on some campaign promises and ignored others, while many are still works in progress.

Tony Mendez, The 'Argo' Spy Who Rescued Americans In Iran, Dies At 78

Mendez slipped into revolutionary Iran in 1980 and brought out six American diplomats who were granted refuge by the Canadian Embassy. He didn't receive full acclaim until Hollywood made a 2012 movie.

Photos: The Women's March In Washington

Started in 2017, the protest movement advocates for the rights of women, immigrants, people of color and the LGBTQ community.

Democrats Reject Trump Border Wall Proposal, Calling It A 'Non-Starter'

The proposal would temporarily extend deportation protections for some immigrants in exchange for funding for a border wall. But Democrats say the offer doesn't amount to much.

Powerful Winter Storm Sweeps East After Blanketing The Midwest

The storm is bringing snow, ice, freezing rain and arctic air to much of the East Coast.

Trump Travels To Dover AFB For Dignified Transfer Of 4 Americans Killed In Syria

The president met privately with family members Saturday morning. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan also traveled to the ceremony.