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Gulalai Ismail, the Pakistani activist who fled the country after being threatened for taking a stand against sexual violence perpetrated by security forces. She was photographed in Brooklyn, where she is now seeking asylum.

Escape To New York: Afraid For Her Life, A Pakistani Activist Seeks Asylum

Gulalai Ismail spoke out against sexual assaults committed by Pakistani security forces. She was detained and threatened. Then she disappeared — until last week.

Advocates for safe injection sites rallied in front of the James A Byrne Federal Courthouse in Center City to show their support for evidence-based harm reduction policies, an end to the dehumanization of people suffering from addiction and the opening of Safehouse a safe injection site in Philadelphia, PA on September 5, 2019.

Judge Rules Planned Supervised Injection Site Does Not Violate Federal Drug Laws

The federal court decision paves the way for the nation's first supervised injection site to open in Philadelphia. The Justice Department argued that it amounted to "in-your-face illegal activity."

Musician Sharon Van Etten performs at the 2016 Vulture Festival. Her new album is called "Remind Me Tomorrow."

Writing Feeling Into Song With Sharon Van Etten

The "Our Love" singer talks with us about her new record "Remind Me Tomorrow," and more.

Singapore, which is the setting for the hit movie Crazy Rich Asians, has enacted a law against false information that critics say will stifle public discussion and hamstring journalists.

'Fake News' Law Goes Into Effect In Singapore, Worrying Free Speech Advocates

The law allows the government to determine what constitutes false information and stipulates hefty fines and jail sentences for people and media companies that violate it.

Government contractors erect a section of a Pentagon-funded border wall along the Colorado River in Yuma, Ariz., on Sept. 10.

From Snakes To Spikes, Reporters Reveal Trump's Extreme Border Proposals

Border Wars authors Julie Hirschfeld Davis and Michael Shear chronicle the president's attempts to upend the nation's immigration system — including a proposed alligator-filled border trench.

As Pressure From Regulators Increases, Juul Shifts Its Strategy

The vaping company Juul is under intense pressure from regulators and politicians. It's spending more on lobbying, public relations and grassroots campaigns to stir up opposition to new vaping laws.

Boeing Safety Engineer Filed Ethics Complaint Last Year Over 737 Max Safety Upgrades

A Boeing engineer filed an ethics complaint last year accusing the company of rejecting 737 Max safety upgrades. Meanwhile, the FAA has ordered airlines to inspect other 737s for structural cracks.

An Ambitious Research Expedition Is Getting Underway In The Central Arctic Ocean

An ambitious research expedition is getting underway in the Arctic Ocean. The first challenge is to find a massive chunk of ice to freeze into for the year long voyage.

Wyden Uncertain Of McConnell's Handling Of Impeachment Process

“Expect the unexpected” in any impeachment process going forward, says U.S. Senator Ron Wyden.The Oregon Democrat says he’s not sure what Senate Majority…

Fertility treatments like in vitro fertilization led the twin birthrate to rise from the early '80s. Now the rate has started to decline among white women.

Twin Birthrate Drops For First Time Since The '80s

The twin birthrate nearly doubled between 1980 and 2014. Now it's going down among white mothers. What's behind the change?

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