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A fishing dragger hauls in a net full of Atlantic cod, yellowtail flounder and American lobster off the coast of New England. Greenpeace says Ray Hilborn, a prominent fisheries scientist known for challenging studies that show declines in fish populations, failed to fully disclose industry funding on some of his scientific papers.

Fisheries Scientist Under Fire For Undisclosed Seafood Industry Funding

Ray Hilborn has a reputation for challenging studies showing declines in fish populations. But Greenpeace says its public records request has revealed a failure to disclose industry funding on papers.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam met with legislators last week to discuss next steps in the budget. He wants Medicaid expansion to be a priority.

Virginia Republicans Divided On Medicaid Expansion

Medicaid expansion is a real possibility in Virginia this year. The matter will be taken up in a special session after lawmakers failed to agree on whether or not to do it in the regular session.

Leslie Klein, director of the athlete career and education program the U.S. Olympic Committee.

Training For The Olympics Is Hard Enough. Try Doing That While Earning A Degree

Olympic athletes struggle to balance the demands of their sports with college.

Mount Paektu, which sits on the border with China, is known in North Korea as the "sacred mountain of revolution" and considered the legendary birthplace of Kim Jong Il and Korean culture.

North Korean Volcano Provides Rare Chance For Scientific Collaboration

When the volcano started rumbling, North Korean researchers realized they didn't have the tools to predict if it might erupt. So they reached out to Western scientists for help.

An increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide would lead to a decrease in the nutritional content of many foods, such as rice, seen here growing in Malaysia.

How More Carbon Dioxide In The Air Could Lead To More Human Disease

Nutrients in crops fall as carbon dioxide rises. People who don't get enough of the right nutrients are more likely to get sick. Researchers have now estimated the effects.

John Prine Offers 'The Tree Of Forgiveness' For A Weary World

The master craftsman returns with his first new tunes in 13 years.

Jawar Mohammed, 32, created the Oromia Media Network and used it to bludgeon one of the most brutal regimes on the African continent.

How An Exiled Activist In Minnesota Helped Spur Big Political Changes In Ethiopia

Ethiopia's recent changes are due largely to an uprising by young men from the largest ethnic group, the Oromo. Their inspiration: Jawar Mohammed, who created a media network in exile in Minnesota.

New research found a link between how puppies interact with their mothers and how they perform in guide dog training.

Coddled Puppies Make Poor Guide Dogs, Study Suggests

New research suggests that when puppies have more attentive, active mothers, they're more likely to fail guide-dog training.

Scientists find that rice grown under elevated carbon conditions loses substantial amounts of protein, zinc, iron and B vitamins, depending on the variety.

As The Planet Warms, We'll Be Having Rice With A Side Of CO2

Scientists found that exposing rice to high levels of carbon dioxide causes it to lose valuable nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins. But some varieties are better at resisting than others.

A nurse tests an HIV-positive patient at a clinic in Bangalore, India.

Report Warns Of 'Dangerous Complacency' In The Fight Against HIV

Treatment has been a success but prevention is another story, according to a report in The Lancet. And the stigma of seeking help persists.

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