The "American Taliban," a Californian who joined the Taliban in 2001, will be released today.

Two women hug while a two-minute silence is observed in memory of the victims of the Manchester Arena Bombing in Saint Anne's Square on May 22nd, 2019, in Manchester, England.

A research scientist explains where to draw the line between normal variability and climate change.

California says it's owed $9.3 million for fighting fires on federal lands. The Forest Service says the state is overbilling.

It's the first state to allow the practice, which is intended to be a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional burial or cremation.

A woman speaks during a protest against recently passed abortion ban bills at the Georgia State Capitol building, on May 21st, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Immigration advocates argue that ICE detention has exploded because the Trump administration is targeting more immigrants than ever before.

For decades, the federal government has attempted to better prioritize equity in environmental initiatives. A new report highlights one area in which those efforts have fallen short.

New research finds that voters are more likely to support a liberal candidate whose rhetoric reflects conservative values.

Lori Lightfoot addresses guests after being sworn in as mayor of Chicago during a ceremony at the Wintrust Arena on May 20th, 2019, in Chicago, Illinois.

Five black transgender women have been killed in the United States so far this year.

The government is keeping children in rudimentary detention facilities for extended periods of time, in the care of agents who are not trained to recognize when children are ill.

Workers unload medicines and disposable medical supplies from a cargo plane after landing at Simon Bolivar International Airport on May 16th, 2019, in Maiquetia, Venezuela.

Authorities in Mexico City declared an environmental emergency on Tuesday after pollution reached potentially hazardous levels.

A new report finds that inhaling air pollution doesn't just impact the heart and lungs: It can damage all parts of the body, and cause or worsen diseases.

Under the new law, local standards regulating industrial-scale livestock operations cannot be stricter than any of those set by the state.

The Department of Defense has reallocated over $600 million from the Afghan National Security Forces to build the wall, following Trump's national emergency declaration.

Three other district courts have already blocked Trump from undoing the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

A Gulf of Mexico oil spill is contained, PG&E did start the Camp Fire, and Taiwan says yes to same-sex marriage.

Here's what some cities, states, and countries are doing about it.

Two women wear face masks on May 16th, 2019, in Mexico City, Mexico.

The College Board plans to score a student's adversity from one to 100.

Without action from the president or Congress, DACA is unlikely to survive through the end of the year.

The proposal allocates tens of billions of dollars in funding to combat a variety of issues, including drinking water, broadband access, and health care.