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Nurse Issa French with his wife Anita, who's holding a copy of Time magazine's issue devoted to front-line workers. He's earned that title, treating more than 420 Ebola patients.

A Doctor's Gift To The Brave Nurses Of Sierra Leone

Dr. Nahid Bhadelia volunteered to help fight Ebola in the African nation. When she learned that many of the nurses there didn't always receive a salary, she sprang into action via crowdfunding.

'Defunding' Planned Parenthood Is Easier Promised Than Done

Some Republican candidates for president claim they have defunded Planned Parenthood in their states already. But the truth, others say, depends on how you define "defund."

'Defunding' Planned Parenthood Is Easier Promised Than Done

Some Republican candidates for president claim they have defunded Planned Parenthood in their states already. But the truth, others say, depends on how you define "defund."

In the past decade, freshwater and sediment diverted from the nearby Mississippi River have turned what once was an open bay into a thriving wetlands area. Local environmental groups have planted thousands of cypress trees, attempting to create a marsh that will help absorb storms that pass through.

In Louisiana, Rebuilding Mother Nature's Storm Protection: A 'Living Coast'

Officials hope an ambitious plan to divert the Mississippi River will revitalize the wetlands that are a natural buffer against storms and floods. Opponents say the changes will upset local habitats.

John Lopez, director of coastal sustainability for the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation, looks out at the Caernarvon river diversion. The structure diverts freshwater from the Mississippi River into the Breton Basin, helping to restore a balance with saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico.

In Louisiana, Rebuilding Mother Nature's Storm Protection: A 'Living Coast'

Officials hope an ambitious plan to divert the Mississippi River will revitalize the wetlands that are a natural buffer against storms and floods. Opponents say the changes will upset local habitats.

Emeka Nnaka, who uses a wheelchair, drives his new accessible van to meet a friend in Tulsa, Okla. The van allows the 27-year-old greater independence, making it easier to get to school and work and to have a social life. Six years ago, Nnaka, then a semipro football player, broke his neck during a tackle and was paralyzed.

Why Disability And Poverty Still Go Hand In Hand 25 Years After Landmark Law

Disabled Americans are twice as likely to be poor as those without disabilities. They continue to face many financial and physical barriers, despite the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Elk Grove, Calif., is a suburb of Sacramento, about 15 miles from the city center. This 14-square mile view of the city was photographed on Apr. 23, 2015.

Local Food Is Still A Niche. Can It Grow Beyond That?

"Local" food makes up a small fraction of what Americans eat. But a recent study argues that 90 percent of people living in cities could be fed with food grown with 100 miles.

Marco Rubio speaks to supporters in West Miami in 2010 before declaring his candidacy in the U.S. Senate.

Sights Set On The White House, But It Started In West Miami

When Sen. Marco Rubio's parents came to the U.S., they put down roots in West Miami, a nearly all-Cuban neighborhood. That's where the senator and his family still live.

The Oceanside pier is shown in this January 2015 photo.

Oceanside Pier Gets A 'Leg Lift'

As the summer season begins, plans are afoot to replace almost 70 of the 2,000 steel braces under the Oceanside pier.

Ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak sits in the defendant's cage during his verdict hearing in a retrial for embezzlement on Saturday in the capital Cairo. The Egyptian court sentenced Mubarak and his two sons to three years in prison.

Mubarak And Sons Sentenced (Again) To 3 Years For Corruption

It was the second court to give the same sentence after the earlier conviction was overturned. The latest ruling can be also be appealed, Mubarak's attorney says.

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