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An FBI affidavit that lays out the case against Charles Lieber includes what federal prosecutors say is a contract between the Harvard researcher and a university in China.

Acclaimed Harvard Scientist Is Arrested, Accused Of Lying About Ties To China

An FBI agent says China's deal with Charles Lieber, the chair of Harvard University's chemistry department, paid him up to $50,000 monthly, along with another $150,000 per year.

The beaches of Brazil beckon — but travelers need to find out if they're heading to a part of the country where a yellow fever vaccine is recommended.

A Global Guide For Leery Travelers

Is your destination too dangerous? How do you protect yourself from health threats?

"Don't come near me until the permethrin on your clothes has dried."

If You Spray Your Clothes With Permethrin, Be Careful Around The Cat

Cat lovers were very concerned about our story on permethrin. How risky is the pesticide for Kitty? By minimizing their pet's exposure, cat owners can use the chemical safely, veterinarians say.

Armenian artist Ruben Malayan stands in front of a poster at his booth at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C.

Why Writing The Word 'Freedom' Is More Powerful Than Typing It

And the man behind it is artist Ruben Malayan, who is working to revive the ancient style of writing. Check out his work.

Pigs that survived the hurricane and escaped their farm swim through flood waters in Chinquapin, Duplin County, N.C.

Opinion: As Florence Kills Pigs And Millions Of Chickens, We Must 'Open Our Hearts'

Anthropologist Barbara J. King says Hurricane Florence should lead us to look beyond the agriculture industry's loss of "inventory" and view animals as thinking, feeling — and suffering — beings.

People wait in their vehicles for coronavirus testing at Bergen Community College in Paramus, N.J., last month.

Coronavirus Testing Backlogs Continue As Laboratories Struggle To Keep Up With Demand

One big commercial testing lab revealed a backlog of at least 115,000 tests, illustrating the scope of the coronavirus testing problems.

Jimmy Kimmel Writes A Picture Book, Says 'Kids Are Always Ready To Laugh'

The Serious Goose invites kids to try to make a grumpy goose smile. In 2017, Kimmel's newborn son underwent heart surgery; in his honor, proceeds will go to children's hospitals around the country.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam places hand over his heart at a funeral for a state trooper Saturday in Chilhowie, Va., during one of his first public appearances since the blackface scandal broke.

Virginia State Leaders Hold On Tight To Office After More Than A Week Of Turmoil

Gov. Ralph Northam says he's "not going anywhere." Attorney General Mark Herring has no plans to leave either. And while Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax may face impeachment hearings, he's pushing back too.

Supporters of Missouri's redistricting ballot measure hold signs behind former state Sen. Bob Johnson during a news conference in Jefferson City, Mo., in August.

Missouri Voters Backed An Anti-Gerrymandering Measure; Lawmakers Want To Undo It

Like voters in Colorado, Utah and Michigan last year, Missouri's voters decided to alter the redistricting process. But lawmakers argue it could create bizarre districts that are hard to represent.

Iván and his mother, Hilda Ramirez, have taken refuge in a suburban church in Austin, Texas, for more than four and a half years. She says they fled his abusive grandfather in Guatemala five years ago, made it to the Texas border, and asked for asylum from the Obama administration. But she says their treatment under President Trump has been worse.

Sanctuary Immigrants Take Refuge In Texas Church, Watch Election Closely

President Trump's immigration policies are on the line and many are hoping Joe Biden will follow through on pledges to help immigrants and asylum-seekers if he wins the election.

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