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An Oxfam sign outside one of its charity shops in central London, where they sell secondhand goods to raise funds.

Why Sex Scandals Persist In The Humanitarian Aid World

Staffers and researchers were disturbed by the Oxfam scandal in Haiti — but not shocked. "This is a sector-wide problem," says human rights lawyer Megan Nobert.

Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz addressed the Brussels attacks on Tuesday morning in Washington, D.C.

Cruz: 'Empower Law Enforcement To Patrol And Secure Muslim Neighborhoods'

GOP presidential candidates were among the first politicians to respond to the Tuesday morning attacks in Belgium.

Hulu's limited series<strong> </strong>is based in part on material from the nonfiction book <em>Dopesick</em> by journalist Beth Macy, who has written extensively about the opioid crisis. Rosario Dawson stars as Bridget Meyer.

Is 'Dopesick' a true story? Experts and the show's creators sort fact from fiction

NPR addiction correspondent Brian Mann and TV critic Eric Deggans joined Dopesick author Beth Macy and showrunner Danny Strong to discuss the inspiration for the show and just how real it is.

Only when the caller cannot or will not collaborate on a safety plan and the counselor feels the caller will harm themselves imminently should emergency services be called, according to the hotline's policy.

Social media posts warn people not to call 988. Here's what you need to know

Mental health advocates celebrated the launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, but some people voiced concerns that using the service could lead to police involvement or forced hospitalization.

The man in black from the 1987 film, The Princess Bride, captures the same kind of hopeless dilemma many governments are facing, choosing between addressing inflation and addressing a possible coming recession.

Recession or Inflation? Governments around the world must pick their poison

Liz Truss' resignation as Prime Minister is being blamed on a faulty economic plan. But her fate should serve as a warning to other countries that may have to grapple with an inconceivable choice.

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, center, heads to a meeting of the Russia's Central Election commission in December. Officials formally barred him Alexei Navalny from running for president in the March 18 election, which he says is a predetermined sham.

Banned From Election, Putin Foe Navalny Pursues Politics By Other Means

The popular 41-year-old lawyer is calling for a boycott of the March 18 presidential election, which he says is rigged. He says Putin's regime is built on making Russians believe nothing can change.

How rumors and conspiracy theories got in the way of Maui's fire recovery

Some of the rumors and conspiracy theories were driven by the island's history, but others were pushed by social media influencers and foreign governments.

A mother and her children react to the news that Hanna Katzir, who the Palestine Islamic Jihad claimed died in captivity, is among the 13 Israelis released. They are watching the news on their phone outside the Museum of Tel Aviv on Friday.

Scores of Palestinians and Israelis freed from captivity on first day of Gaza truce

As the pause in fighting appeared to hold, Hamas released 13 Israelis and 11 foreigners who were also seized in Hamas' attack on Israel last month. In exchange, Israel freed 39 Palestinian prisoners.

Satellites and social media offer hints about Israel's ground war strategy in Gaza

The Israeli military appears to have encircled Gaza City, but so far, it's made only limited forays into the densest urban areas.

Smoke and fire rise from buildings as people gather in the aftermath of an Israeli strike on Gaza City on Thursday.

Israel incursion into Gaza targeted Hamas leaders to prepare for 'next stages of war'

The Israeli military said the overnight raid involved tanks and troops and killed Hamas leaders. Meanwhile, the death toll in Gaza has surpassed 7,000 as fuel supplies reach a crisis point.

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