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Naju Dorma, 73, and Lacuo Dorma, 66, belong to the Mosuo society in China, where grandmothers head up households. They're posing in traditional garb in their village of Luoshui.

Think Women Aren't Big Risk Takers? These Chinese Girls Buck The Stereotype

Many studies show that women are less willing to take risks than men are. But new research, on girls from a community in China run by women, offers insights into what leads to more risk taking.

Cellphone footage shot by Sandra Bland and made public Monday night shows her encounter with state Trooper Brian Encinia that led to her arrest in 2015. Days later, Bland was found dead in her jail cell.

Sandra Bland's Phone Video Of Her Own Arrest Surfaces, Reviving Calls For New Inquiry

"Open up the case, period," Bland's sister, Shante Needham, said after seeing a video that Bland made with her cellphone, recording the traffic stop that put her in jail and led to her death.

Washington Governor Inslee Signs Gun Bills

Washington Governor Jay Inslee was busy today [Tuesday] fulfilling one of his key functions: signing bills into law.During a ceremony in Olympia this…

A worker dumps a bucket of tomatoes into a trailer at DiMare Farms in Florida City, Fla., in 2013. The Trump administration is preparing to level a new tariff on fresh tomatoes imported from Mexico in response to complaints from Florida growers.

Food Fight: Trump Administration Levels Tariffs On Mexican Tomatoes

Under pressure from Florida lawmakers, the Trump administration is taking steps to protect domestic tomato growers from Mexican competition.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo departing Rovaniemi, Finland, following the 11th Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council. He flew to Baghdad for an unscheduled visit.

Pompeo Makes Unscheduled Visit To Baghdad Amid Rising Tensions With Iran

The secretary of state met with Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi. In recent days, the Trump administration has been warning of threats to U.S. forces in the region by Iran.

Traffic moves along 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan on Jan. 25, 2018. After decades of efforts by transportation advocates, the state of New York has approved a plan to add congestion pricing to the city, charging drivers who enter a designated zone of Manhattan.

City Dwellers Don't Like The Idea Of Congestion Pricing — But They Get Over It

Most New York City residents oppose a plan to charge a fee to drivers who enter the crowded city center. But studies show that once such charges are in place, public opinion shifts in favor.

The mother of Philando Castile has given an $8,000 gift to a Minnesota high school to alleviate school lunch debt. Castile, a school cafeteria supervisor, was fatally shot by a police officer during a traffic stop.

Philando Castile's Mother Wipes Out School Lunch Debt, Continuing Son's Legacy

Valerie Castile's $8,000 gift to a Minnesota high school wiped out lunch debts for about 100 students. Her son, a cafeteria worker who often bought lunch for needy kids, was killed by police in 2016.

Spokane Holds Grand Opening For Gateway Bridge

The city of Spokane held an official grand opening today [Tuesday] for the Gateway Bridge that connects the University District with the East Sprague…

Congress Questions Whether U.S. Special Operations Forces Should Remain In High Demand

U.S. special forces make up only 2% of the military. Congress is questioning whether the U.S. special forces can continue to fight the bulk of America's battles.

A burned-out property sits next to a home that's still standing near Paradise six months after the Camp Fire. The fire was the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history.

More Than 1,000 Families Still Searching For Homes 6 Months After The Camp Fire

Six months ago, California's deadliest wildfire almost completely destroyed the town of Paradise. Survivors are still struggling to find places to live in a region with a chronic housing shortage.

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