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A protester demonstrates against the Venezuelan government outside the Organization of American States during a special meeting in April. The Trump administration has imposed economic sanctions on members of the country's Supreme Court.

U.S. Treasury Department Imposes Sanctions On Venezuelan Supreme Court

By freezing the justices' assets, "the [U.S.] is supporting the Venezuelan people in their efforts to protect ... democratic governance in their country," said Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.

Doctors often prescribe more opioid painkillers than necessary following surgery, for a variety of reasons.

Questioning A Doctor's Prescription For A Sore Knee: 90 Percocets

Following minor surgery, a Kaiser Health News columnist sees up close how easily doctors can prescribe opioid pain pills, and how such prescribing helps fuel the epidemic of opioid addiction.

A Carlsbad drug company has changed its name from Isis Pharmaceuticals to Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Dec. 18, 2015.

Carlsbad Drug Company Isis Pharmaceuticals Changes Its Name

With the terrorist group ISIS dominating headlines and presidential debates, Isis will now do business as Ionis Pharmaceuticals.

Citing improved conditions in Haiti, the Trump administration signaled in May that it no longer would extend Temporary Protected Status visas. It warned Haitians to prepare to go home in January when the program expires.

'We Want To Stay': Haitian Immigrants In U.S. Fear End Of Temporary Protected Status

The administration has signaled it will not extend the program — which allows certain immigrants to stay if their countries are at war or devastated by natural disasters — for some 50,000 Haitians.

Former San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis announces she is releasing three videos from officer-involved shootings, May 6, 2016.

Volume Of Dumanis Donors Linked To Mexican Businessman Renews Questions About What DA Knew

A KPBS analysis of the money trail in San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis’ candidacy for mayor in 2012 shows the number of alleged illegal contributions was particularly high on a single day in 2011.

U.S. Navy sailors stand on a deck in this undated photo.

Navy Grappling With Ethical Issues Raised By Fat Leonard Case

While the ongoing Fat Leonard legal cases grab headlines, the Navy has been working to change the ethical conduct of its officers.

Anthony Bourdain Urges Americans To 'Value The Things We Eat'

In interview with NPR's Here & Now about his new documentary, Wasted! The Story of Food Waste, the chef drives home the enormity of the problem and the importance of changing our perspective.

A road in north London is cordoned off in Finsbury Park, where police say a vehicle struck pedestrians, leaving several casualties. One person has been arrested.

At Least 1 Dead After Vehicle Hits Pedestrians Near North London Mosque

London police say the driver of a van is in custody after being detained by members of the public. One man was pronounced dead at the scene; eight others have been hospitalized.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky is in the hot seat, as Senate Republicans appear to be on the precipice of yet another health care failure.

Republicans Scrap Health Care Vote — Again; Trump Blasts 'So-Called Republicans'

Republicans conceded that their latest Obamacare repeal-and-replace push does not have the votes. It's yet another embarrassment for GOP leadership and President Trump.

Why Ditching NAFTA Could Hurt America's Farmers More Than Mexico's

Trade in food between the U.S. and Mexico has exploded over the past 15 years. President Trump is talking about restricting that trade, but when it comes to food, such moves could backfire.

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