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The town of Central do Maranhão, in northeast Brazil's sugar cane belt, is one of the country's poorest. These rice fields line one of the town's long, narrow dirt streets.

Brazilians Turn To Evangelical Church In Rural Town Wracked By Drugs And Poverty

"Churches are taking over the leadership role which was supposed to be in the hands of the political powers," says a Catholic youth group member in the Brazilian town of Central do Maranhão.

President Trump announces US Judge Brett Kavanaugh as his nominee to the Supreme Court in the East Room of the White House on July 9, 2018.

As Supreme Court Nears Solid Conservative Majority, GOP Reaps Reward From 'Long Game'

Democrats are playing a weak hand in the battle over Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court. Unlike Republicans, Democrats have not played the long game when it comes to focusing on the judiciary.

Bryn Sobott of the FREO2 Foundation presents his group's solution to pneumonia treatment — an oxygen delivery machine that can operate using the energy generated by running water — at a pitch competition organized by Saving Lives At Birth: A Grand Challenge for Development in Washington, D.C.

It's 'Shark Tank' For Global Health Inventions

Projects helping to improve medical care for moms and babies in poor countries want to scale up. But first they need to master the art of the pitch.

The European Court of Justice ruled this week that genetic engineering methods - such as the use of certain applications of the gene cutter CRISPR - should be regulated as genetically engineered foods.

Europe Deals A Blow To CRISPR Technology, U.S. Approves 'Bleeding' Veggie Burger

A European court tightens rules on genetically engineered foods while the U.S. approves a "bleeding" veggie burger that relies on gene editing, sending mixed messages to the industry and consumers.

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain, R-Ariz., talks with reporters after the National Defense Authorization Act passed 93-1 at the U.S. Capitol in 2015.

Defense Budget Shifts Military's Focus From Terrorism To China And Russia

The 2,500-page National Defense Authorization Act, which tells the Pentagon how to spend its budget, is headed to President Trump's desk for signature. A look at its key provisions.

Northern California's River Fire tore through a canyon near the town of Lakeport early last week, filling orange-tinged skies with smoke for miles around.

California Wildfires Reignite Old Trauma For Survivors Of Last Year's Blazes

In fire-torn parts of the West, some people who are now safe struggle mightily when they again smell smoke or see an orange haze in the sky. That's normal, say therapists. And you can quench the fear.

Carbondale Water Restrictions Warn of Potential "Water Crisis"

One week ago, the Town of Carbondale inacted water restrictions. Will Grandbois, editor of The Sopris Sun, spoke with the town director of public works…

4 Insights As Manafort Trial Enters Week 2

Paul Manafort's business partner Rick Gates has become the center of the defense's case. They say he is behind the financial crimes Manafort is accused of. Gates is expected to testify this week.

On Thursday, the Trump administration announced a proposal to weaken fuel-efficiency requirements for the nation's cars and trucks. The rollback is likely to spark legal challenges from California and other states.

Changing Autos, Changing Climate

What does the future of the auto industry look like?

Alex Jones and his Infowars channels have been removed from YouTube; Facebook and Apple's iTunes have also deleted most or all of his outlets on their services. He's seen here being escorted from a rally near the 2016 Republican National Convention.

YouTube, Apple and Facebook Ban Infowars, Which Decries 'Mega Purge'

Alex Jones' Infowars site accused the companies of censorship. Apple said, "We believe in representing a wide range of views, so long as people are respectful to those with differing opinions."

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