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Children get their diphtheria inoculation in 1944.

Diphtheria: What Exactly Is It ... And Why Is It Back?

It's thought of as a disease of the past. But now there are outbreaks in Yemen and Bangladesh.

Not only are kids raising animals and learning the how-tos of vaccinations and record-keeping, 4-H'ers are also being taught how to add up the costs and weigh them against future profits.

For 4-H Kids, Saying Goodbye To An Animal Can Be The Hardest Lesson

After a year of training, feeding and caring for an animal, kids learn what it takes to raise livestock for food and then let it go. And while it can be tough, it's part of the business of farming.

The Arkema plant in Crosby, Texas, is northeast of Houston. The company says it received reports of two explosions at the plant in the early hours of Thursday. Later, the county's emergency and safety officials insisted that nothing at the plant had exploded and that it was containers "popping."

Chemical Fire Burns At Flooded Arkema Plant In Crosby, Texas

Because of floodwaters from Hurricane Harvey, the plant lost power — and the ability to keep containers of flammable organic peroxides from bursting and burning, according to Harris County officials.

If you are suddenly unable to work for an extended period because of illness, injury or accident, long-term-disability insurance can save the day.

Why A Long-Term-Disability Policy Is More Important Than Pet Insurance

Though not as trendy as pet insurance, a long-term-disability policy is pretty cheap and can save your bacon if you have an accident, get cancer or otherwise can't work for a few months or years.

A panel of experts has recommended that the Food and Drug Administration approve a treatment developed by Spark Therapeutics for a rare form of blindness.

FDA Panel Endorses Gene Therapy For A Form Of Childhood Blindness

After many setbacks for genetic therapies, advisers to the Food and Drug Administration recommended approval of the first gene treatment for an inherited form of blindness.

An Afghan amputee lifts weights at the International Committee of the Red Cross facility for war victims and the disabled in Mazar-i-Sharif. In September, a patient shot and killed a staffer, closing the center for a month and contributing to a decision to scale back operations in the country.

Red Cross To Scale Back In Afghanistan

The group has operated in the country for 30 years. The decision comes after an unprecedented attack on a physiotherapist in September.

UNICEF Report: 300 Million Cases Of Violence Against Children Ages 2 To 4

A new report takes account of the harm inflicted on children, starting in infancy and going up through adolescence (a teenager is murdered every 7 minutes).

In Iraq, masgouf is part of the national cuisine, but it's getting harder to find as the country still reels from war, sanctions, water quality and economic problems.

The Slow Destruction Of Much-Loved Masgouf, An Iraqi National Dish

The lack of clean water, sanctions and ISIS have all contributed to depleting the supply of fish that is salted, fire-roasted and shared by Iraqis of all sects and political persuasions.

In 2011, <em>Rolling Stone</em> named Nels Cline one of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.

Guitarist Nels Cline On 'Lovers,' An Album 25 Years In The Making

Known for the avant-garde sound he brings to Wilco, Cline turns to ballads and jazz standards on his new album. He describes it as a "mood-music record" that isn't "cheesy."

Where 7 Political Careers Stood On Sept. 11, 2001

Hillary Clinton was the junior senator from New York on Sept. 11, 2001. Donald Trump was focused on real estate. Here, a look at where other political players were in their careers 15 years ago.

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