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Two Russian men are accused of attempting to kill former KGB agent Sergei Skripal on March 4 — the same day they flew to Moscow. "We have no evidence that they re-entered the U.K. after that date," says Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu of the U.K.'s counterterrorism force.

2 Russian Agents Carried Out Skripal Poison Attack, U.K. Says; Arrest Warrants Issued

British Prime Minister Theresa May said the pair "are officers from the Russian military intelligence service, also known as the GRU."

Dr. Garen Wintemute at the University of California, Davis, Medical Center, says of the new authority given to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: "There's no funding. There's no agreement to provide funding. There isn't even encouragement."

Spending Bill Lets CDC Study Gun Violence; But Researchers Are Skeptical It Will Help

In 1996, Congress limited the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's ability to study gun control. That will change with the new budget, but gun violence researchers aren't impressed.

Can Groups Sue Over Trump's Business Conflicts Even If They Weren't Harmed?

Many groups are raising questions about President Trump's conflicts of interest, but do they have the "standing" to challenge him in court? Some legal experts say Trump's business competitors might.

Author Alice Walker, pictured onstage of the 2015 Broadway revival of <em>The Color Purple</em> musical, has released a new collection of poetry called <em>Taking the Arrow Out of the Heart.</em>

Alice Walker Is For Oakland, Human Imperfection And The Children

The author of The Color Purple has released a new book of poems. Written in English and translated into Spanish, it's called Taking the Arrow Out of the Heart.

Jason Rezaian speaks during the inauguration of the <em>Washington Post</em> headquarters on Jan. 28, 2016.

Journalist Recounts The Absurdity And Torture Of 544 Days In Iran's Evin Prison

After being accused of spying, Jason Rezaian was held in Iran's notorious prison for a year and a half. Throughout it all, he never considered giving up writing and reporting.

Jason Rezaian speaks during the inauguration of the Washington Post headquarters on Jan. 28, 2016.

Journalist Recounts The Absurdity And Torture Of 544 Days In Iran's Evin Prison

After being accused of spying, Jason Rezaian was held in Iran's notorious prison for a year and a half. Throughout it all, he never considered giving up writing and reporting.

'Lake Success' Is A Roadside View Of America On The Verge Of Trump

Gary Shteyngart's spectacular, sprawling new comic novel centers on a billionaire businessman, who, on the verge of ruin, embarks on a cross-country trip aboard a Greyhound bus.

Tsedaka holds a reproduction of a Samaritan text. He lectures around the world about Samaritan history.

Who Stole The Torahs?

Twenty-three years after a brazen theft, the mystery still divides a tiny sect known as the Samaritans. Here's the story of the international hunt to bring the manuscripts home.

With wife Amy Rule by his side, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announces Tuesday at City Hall in Chicago that he will not seek a third term in office.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Not Seeking Re-Election

The former congressman and White House chief of staff will not seek a third term in office in 2019. "This has been the job of a lifetime, but it is not a job for a lifetime," he said.

A handful of demonstrators held signs outside the federal courthouse where Michael Flynn's plea hearing was held last week.

The Russia Investigations: Knife Fights Over Feds, Trump Jr., Manafort And More

The imbroglio lurched out of cruise and into hedgerow country. Trump Jr. declined to answer, citing attorney-client privilege. Trump had brickbats for the FBI. Mueller had some jujitsu for Manafort.

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