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Teens are committing half as many violent crimes as they were a decade ago, according to the Justice Department. Experts cite a variety of reasons for the drop, including demographics, the changing economy and new approaches by police.

Andrea Bruce is the 2018 winner of the Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award — honored for her images that touch 'your head and your heart.'

The pandemic exposed how old-school tech hampers access to health care and other public services. With new federal funding, states finally have a way to upgrade, if they seize the opportunity.

A visual project documents relatives, siblings, parents and friends of victims of gender-based crimes in Argentina

India's all-female task force of community health-care workers won the World Health Organization's Global Health Leaders Awards. But instead of recognition, some want a better salary and benefits.

Scott Simon talks David Ebershoff about his new novel, The 19th Wife. Ebershoff also reflects on his experience editing literary lion Norman Mailer.

The 79-year-old president "will isolate at the White House and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time," a White House statement said.

When sanctions were enacted against Russia in February of this year, many forecasts were of an imminent collapse in the Russian economy. A new report looks at why that hasn't happened.

You've heard the saying, "Blood is thicker than water," but for many people, family is not just about blood or DNA — it's about deep connections.

A privately funded program provides higher education to about 300 students in New York state prisons. Graduates are less likely to get in legal trouble after prison but getting hired is a challenge.