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Early Voting for 2018 Ahead of 2014 Pace in Southeast Iowa

Election Day is still a few days away and roughly 20% of the registered voters in Lee and Des Moines Counties have already cast their ballots.The Lee…

A migrant who scaled a border fence from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Melilla shows their injured hands, in March 2014. Spain is seeing a record of largely sub-Saharan African migrants and asylum-seekers making risky journeys to enter the country.

As Spain's Immigration Rises, More Women Arrive With Experiences Of Sex Abuse

Experts say nearly every woman migrating to Spain from Africa is sexually abused along the way. They sometimes arrive pregnant or with infants conceived on their journey, often a result of rape.

Lock and Dam #12, pictured here, is in the town of Bellevue, Iowa.

President Trump Signs Water Infrastructure Bill

President Donald Trump signed America's Water Infrastructure Act on Tuesday, which authorizes work on many projects around the U.S., ranging from water...

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, testifying before a House subcommittee in May. There are "very tight restrictions" being placed on the distribution and use of Dsuvia, Gottlieb said Friday in addressing the FDA's approval of the new opioid. But critics of the FDA decision say the drug is unnecessary.

Despite Warnings, FDA Approves Potent New Opioid Painkiller

Critics, including some leading anesthesiologists, say the drug is unnecessary, and they worry it will be diverted and abused. The Food And Drug Administration says it is addressing safety concerns.

Military planes fly over Levi's Stadium on Thursday during the playing of the national anthem. A cheerleader took a knee during the pre-game anthem, and may be the first NFL cheerleader to do so.

NFL Cheerleader Kneels During National Anthem

The cheerleader may be the first NFL squad member to take a knee, a move that football players have used to protest racial inequality and police brutality.

An Iranian woman walks past the former U.S. Embassy in Tehran, which bears a mural depicting the Statue of Liberty with a dead face. With just days to go until the U.S. plans to snap more sanctions back into place, questions linger about what the move spells for the world.

U.S. Is About To Reinstate Iran Sanctions. Here's What That Means

Come Monday, the Trump administration plans to restore the full measure of sanctions that were lifted with the Iran nuclear deal. You probably have questions about the situation. We have answers.

On Twitter, I've Pet That Dog Account Highlights Wholesome, Furry Friends

Ten-year-old Gideon Kidd is a boy who likes to pet dogs. He's devoted his Twitter account to photos of dogs he has petted, and gained an impressive following in the process.

Americans Of All Faiths Plan To Attend Shabbat Services In Solidarity With Jews

There is a call for non-Jews to join Jewish congregations this weekend in a show of solidarity. A rabbi and a pastor in St. Louis talks about the event, labeled #ShowUpForShabbat.

Friends Of Journalist Jamal Khashoggi Make Fresh Calls For Justice In His Killing

A group calling for justice held a memorial for slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Friday in Washington, D.C. His fiancée delivered a video tribute from Istanbul.

A woman votes Tuesday in Cambridge, Ohio. More than a dozen races were decided by a single vote or ended in a tie over the last 20 years.

Why Every Vote Matters — The Elections Decided By A Single Vote (Or A Little More)

Many Americans say they are disaffected with the system of politics and sit on the sidelines, especially in midterms. But not voting can have consequences: Just look at these races.

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