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In 1990, BJ Miller was electrocuted by a train. That accident during college took most of his limbs, but the event and his recovery inspired him to pursue a career as a palliative care physician.

The effects of such weapons are more devastating for a number of reasons. And if children survive, they suffer from the trauma of the attack for far more years because they have more years to live.

More than 2,000 refugees have crossed into Iraq since Turkey began its assault on northeastern Syria last week. Aid groups are bracing for as many as 50,000 refugee arrivals.

Tribes and vendors from across the country gathered on the Mission grounds with one purpose in mind: celebrating togetherness.

Jill Heinerth's memoir leads with her thoughts as she wonders if she will die underwater, setting the tone for an honest and engaging book about life as one of the world's top cave divers.

Warmer weather up north is opening up shipping lanes and new access to natural resources. It's also fueling a military buildup.

On a trip to explore her Jewish-Ukrainian roots, one writer made a stop at a controversial Jewish-themed restaurant, where guests are served matzo at every meal and invited to haggle over the check.

The U.S. Geological Survey reported the magnitude was 7.1. It's the biggest earthquake in the area in 20 years and follows a 6.4 magnitude earthquake Thursday.

The country counted a total of 2,967 wild tigers, an increase of more than 30% in four years.

Jason DeParle's new book follows one Filipino family for over 30 years. He had originally intended to research slum life — but discovered that migration was what lifted the family out of the slum.