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Protesters march Aug. 21 outside a courthouse in Houston, where evictions are continuing despite a moratorium ordered recently by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Despite A New Federal Ban, Many Renters Are Still Getting Evicted

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ordered a nationwide eviction ban for people who can't pay rent and have no place to go. It's helping some, but many others are getting evicted anyway.

Chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., at a hearing on July 22. He was not pleased with the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday.

Secretary Wolf's Absence From Hearing Should 'Appall' Congress, Panel Chairman Says

Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., says that in failing to appear in response to a House subpoena, acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf has expressed a dangerous contempt for congressional oversight.

Fly paper covered with the bodies of Cephalcia Tannourinensis, an endemic species of Sawfly that has been damaging trees at the Tannourine Cedars Forest Nature Reserve.

Climate Change Closes In On Lebanon's Iconic Cedar Trees

A symbol of Lebanon's resilience through its long, turbulent history, the country's towering cedars now face increasing threats from wildfire and parasites, both fueled by global warming.

Visiting Border, Trump To Push Again On Immigration

President Donald Trump headed to California on Friday in a renewed push to make border security a central campaign issue for his 2020 re-election. GUESTS: Mayor Lewis Pacheco, city of Calexico; Angel Esparza, founder Mi Calexico

The Senate and House intelligence committees say the director of national intelligence, John Ratcliffe, has agreed to resume face-to-face briefings on threats to the November election. Ratcliffe said last month he was canceling the briefings because the information was leaked to the media. He's shown here at his confirmation hearing in May.

After Complaints, Trump Administration Agrees To In-Person Election Threat Briefings

The nation's top intelligence official caused a stir last month when he canceled face-to-face updates for Congress. The Senate and House intelligence committees say he's agreed to resume them.

To Understand Police Reform, Law Professor Volunteered To Join The Force

For four years, Rosa Brooks carried a badge and a gun and worked a minimum of 24 hours a month for the D.C. police — all on a voluntary basis. She writes about her experiences in Tangled Up in Blue.

Sade performs live at New Jersey's PNC Bank Arts Center in 2001. The artist released her fifth album, <em>Lovers Rock</em>, in November 2000.

Sade Saves

Rest assured, says writer Danyel Smith: There's always a Sade song for how you feel. Whether you live as a "King of Sorrow" or a "Soldier of Love" is up to you.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington.

Facebook Clamps Down On Posts, Ads That Could Undermine U.S. Presidential Election

"We're increasingly seeing attempts to undermine the legitimacy of our elections from within our own borders," Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says.

Reach out and listen: How to help someone at risk of suicide

What can you do when you fear someone you know may be considering suicide? It can feel daunting, but suicide prevention experts say we all can help someone at risk by reaching out and showing we care.

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a primary election night campaign rally Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Los Angeles.

World Leaders Hope For Fresh Start After Biden Win

World leaders are cheering Joe Biden’s election as U.S. president as a chance to fortify democracy and cooperation on climate change, the coronavirus and other problems.

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