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Protesters take part in the March for Free Internet in Moscow in July. In addition to allegedly interfering with the U.S. election, Russia imposes limits on its own citizens' access to information, the Freedom of the Net report says.

How Disinformation And Distortions On Social Media Affected Elections Worldwide

Internet freedom declined again in the past year and "manipulation and disinformation tactics played an important role" in 18 countries' elections — including the U.S., according to an annual report.

Lorena Enebral Perez (left), who was shot and killed on Monday, had worked as a physiotherapist for the Red Cross since May 2016.

Red Cross Worker Slain In Afghanistan: 'All She Wanted To Do Was Help'

Lorena Perez was a physiotherapist. On Monday, a patient in a wheelchair shot and killed her. The motive is not yet known.

For Chronic Low Back Pain, Mindfulness Can Beat Painkillers

Meditation can help relieve chronic back pain, and so can cognitive behavioral therapy, a study finds. But good luck getting insurance to pay for it.

Consumers would be compensated for losses tied to defects and a related recall of Takata air bags, under a proposed settlement. Here, the airbag unit for the passenger seat of a Toyota Motor vehicle is seen in 2013.

4 Car Companies Settle Takata Airbag Lawsuit For $553 Million

The settlement does not cover claims of personal injury or property damage. But it would resolve a class-action suit against Toyota, Subaru, BMW and Mazda.

Muslim Schoolchildren Bullied By Fellow Students And Teachers

One study revealed that teachers and school officials have participated in one in four bullying incidents involving Muslim students.

David Adam Moore sings the solo role in "Soldier Songs," an opera that explores the experiences of the modern soldier.

Celebrate Veterans Day With San Diego Opera's 'Soldier Songs'

San Diego Opera kicks off dētour series with modern opera

Nitrogen oxide pollution in India and China is offsetting U.S. gains in cutting emissions, researchers say. This photo from October shows road traffic, along with smoke and smog, in front of the landmark India Gate in New Delhi.

Smog In Western U.S. Starts Out As Pollution In Asia, Researchers Say

By tripling their emission of pollutants, Asian countries have contributed as much as 65 percent of a rise in ozone levels in the western U.S., scientists say.

Bernadette Ortiz holds her daughter, Adriana, last year as she looks for the name of her grandfather, New York City Police Officer Edwin Ortiz, at a wall commemorating fallen officers in New York City. Families gathered at the wall following a procession in Lower Manhattan to mark the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks and honor officers who were killed.

Teaching Sept. 11 To Students Who Were Born After The Attacks

Years after Sept. 11, some schools are grappling with how to teach the terrorist attacks and their aftermath to a new generation of students.

Demonstrators, many of them recent immigrants to America, protest the government shutdown and the lack of a deal on DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) outside of Federal Plaza in New York City on Monday.

What The Latest Immigration Polls Do (And Don't) Say

It can seem like there's a poll result that supports just about any position on any topic. Here's a look at what the latest immigration polls can and can't tell you.

Friends, family and activists gathered for a vigil Sunday outside the apartment building where Charleena Lyles was killed earlier that day.

Seattle Shooting Raises Questions About Officers' De-Escalation Efforts

Two Seattle police officers shot and killed Charleena Lyles on Sunday. Her family is accusing the officers of not doing enough to de-escalate an encounter with a person known to have mental problems.

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