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Climate change activists from the group Extinction Rebellion demonstrate on Lambeth Bridge in central London on Monday. The group has planned protests in Europe, North America and Australia over the next two weeks.

How A Small English Town Spurred The Group That's Reshaping Global Climate Protests

The town of Stroud has long been an incubator for activism. Last year, it gave rise to the group Extinction Rebellion, which has rallied thousands globally to demand action on climate change.

Greta Thunberg climbs onto the boat Malizia as she prepares to set off for the U.S. from Plymouth, England. The 16-year-old activist will attend a United Nations climate summit.

Teen Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Arrives In New York After Sailing The Atlantic

A 16-year-old Swedish activist chose sailing over flying to attend a United Nations climate summit. She's inspired young people around the world to protest for more climate action.

Several of the fires burning in the Amazon rainforest can be seen even from space, as evidenced by this satellite image provided by NASA this month. Brazil's National Institute for Space Research said the country has seen a record number of wildfires this year.

Tens Of Thousands Of Fires Ravage Brazilian Amazon, Where Deforestation Has Spiked

Researchers say there's been a huge rise in the number of fires compared with last year. That's likely linked with a similar leap in deforestation since President Jair Bolsonaro took office.

Andrea Gallagher with her husband Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher during a press conference, May 30, 2019.

Navy Tosses War Crimes Case Against SEAL's Platoon Leader

The Navy dismissed charges Thursday against an officer who had been accused of not reporting war crimes by a Navy SEAL later acquitted of murder in a high-profile case that got the president's attention.

Cindy McCain, widow of late Sen. John McCain, at home in Phoenix. She says she thinks Republicans and Democrats can get back to being more civil. "I think it's going to take some time. There's a lot of healing to be done. But I think we can do it," she says.

To Honor John McCain, His Wife Says, Americans Could Be Nicer To One Another

Cindy McCain, the Arizona senator's widow, marks the first anniversary of his death by asking Americans to engage in acts of civility. "We're missing John's voice of reason right now in so many ways."

Meek Mill addresses supporters outside of a Philadelphia courthouse on Aug. 27 following a hearing in which the 12-year-old criminal case against him was finally resolved.

Meek Mill Pleads Guilty To Misdemeanor Gun Charge, Ends 12-Year Legal Case

By taking a misdemeanor plea deal, Meek Mill officially closed the books on his long-running legal case Tuesday, nearly a decade after the rapper was arrested as a teenager in North Philadelphia.

As part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg could be subject to penalties if his company doesn't comply with an agreement over privacy violations.

FTC To Hold Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Liable For Any Future Privacy Violations

Under a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, the company will pay $5 billion and its co-founder could be subject to penalties if Facebook doesn't comply with the agreement.

Authorities say jailed Brazilian drug trafficker Clauvino da Silva tried but failed to escape from a prison in Rio de Janeiro wearing this disguise.

Brazilian Drug Trafficker Tries To Escape Prison Disguised As His Daughter

Turns out the departing "visitor" wasn't a woman at all – but a drug trafficker sentenced to decades in prison and boldly trying to escape. He was reportedly caught because he was acting nervous.

In 'Silver, Sword And Stone,' Desire For Treasure, Power And Control Unites A Region

In an epic story, Marie Arana gets at the identity conundrum of Latin America with storytelling that is both clear-eyed and evocative.

FTC To Hold Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Liable For Any Future Privacy Violations

Under a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, the company will pay $5 billion and its co-founder could be subject to penalties if Facebook doesn't comply with the agreement.

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