Dana Roberson

Lanice Lawson, a Flint native and registered nurse, has started a GoFundMe page that's raised nearly $45,000 and delivered over a quarter of a million water bottles to Flint residents.

At 17, Erik Jensen was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. His father is hopeful that the latest Supreme Court decision might give his son a chance at a new life.

For decades, the United States has been on a quest to perfect stealth technology, but development of the F-35 fighter jet shows just how complicated dreams can become.

According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, 199 journalists were jailed in 2015 and at least 71 were killed. The digital era has also ushered in a new era of online surveillance.

The mayor of Flint, Michigan discusses the city's water crisis, and a local business owner explains how his restaurant has been trying to survive in the face of contaminated water.

Samantha Power, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, took time away from the negotiating table to volunteer at a community center with a number of refugees.

Fifty years ago today, Indira Gandhi was elected India's first female prime minister. She surprised many, leading the country with a strong hand.

After more than 30 years, oil and financial sanctions against Iran were lifted over the weekend, something that will have major implications for commerce and diplomatic ties worldwide.

Today marks the 50th anniversary of Nigeria's first coup d'etat. After years of unrest, Nigeria is currently Africa's biggest economy.

President Obama has worked globally to reduce the nuclear weapons arsenal. But when it comes to the U.S., plans are underway to create the most powerful and stealth nuclear weapon yet.

Ten years ago, "The Covenant" was billed as a plan to move black communities forward. Here, Tavis Smiley assesses what experts and activist envision for the future of the black agenda.

Hundreds of teachers in Detroit public schools called in sick yesterday to protest what they say are deplorable conditions in the school system. 

Famine and a blockade have trapped 40,000 people without food or resources in the Syrian village of Madaya. 

The story of the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous returns to Off Broadway tonight. 

Former Attorney General Eric Holder joined The Takeaway to discuss his legacy, Obama's gun control actions, and what he still hopes to accomplish. 

WNYC's "Only Human" is kicking off a project to help you learn how to keep your New Year's resolution. 

In Flint, Michigan, 18 months of toxic levels of lead in the water have led the governor to declare a state of emergency, as well as a federal investigation. 

As the tension between Saudi Arabia and Iran increases, the U.S. finds itself in a delicate balancing act. 

The President attempts to bypass Congress to enact some form of gun control. 

The anti-refugee sentiment across Europe has helped foster the rise of nationalist politics, particularly in places like Poland, where even the courts are changing.