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Harssh Poddar, a senior police official, addresses a village meeting at a rural school near Malegaon, in northern Maharashtra state. He warns families to be skeptical of what they read online. Earlier this month, Poddar helped rescue five people from being killed by a mob in his constituency.

Viral WhatsApp Messages Are Triggering Mob Killings In India

In recent months, about two dozen people across India have been beaten to death by mobs driven to violence by what they've read on social media and messaging apps.

A man holds a dog as supporters of the Two-Tailed Dog Party march in the streets in Budapest on March 15.

Hungary's Satirical 'Two-Tailed Dog' Party Will Debut In Sunday Elections

Candidates dress up as a chicken, a gorilla and Santa Claus. The satirical party uses humor to defuse fears stirred up by Hungary's nationalistic government. They promise free beer and eternal life.

A member of the National Guard checks on his colleague inside a Border Patrol Skybox near the U.S.-Mexico border in Hidalgo, Texas, in 2011. President Trump is calling for troops on the Southern border, something the past five presidents have all done on a limited basis.

President Trump Signs Proclamation To Send National Guard Troops To Mexican Border

The move has many precedents. Every president since Ronald Reagan has called on the National Guard for limited, temporary missions along the frontier.

Alfonso Verdis came to the U.S. from Mexico at age 15, working his way from dishwasher to executive chef in an industry that relies heavily on immigrant labor. But his DACA status in the U.S. will soon expire.

DACA's Cloudy Future Casts A Shadow On A Young Chef's Dream

Alfonso Verdis came to the U.S. from Mexico at age 15, working his way from dishwasher to chef in an industry that relies heavily on immigrant labor. But his DACA status in the U.S. will soon expire.

The deadline for signing up for individual health insurance coverage on HealthCare.gov ends Saturday, Dec. 15.

Affordable Care Act Insurance Sign-Ups Fall Slightly For 2019

The pace of enrollment in Affordable Care Act plans was slower than in past years. About 8.5 million people enrolled in health plans for 2019 through the federal HealthCare.gov.

Schoolchildren on the streets of Port of Spain, Trinidad. Tens of thousands of Venezuelans have come to the Caribbean nation since their home country's economic and humanitarian crisis began to deepen in recent years.

Trinidad Faces Humanitarian Crisis As More Venezuelans Come For Refuge

Tens of thousands of Venezuelans have fled to the Caribbean country in recent years. Now Trinidad's government is adopting a harder line toward the newcomers.

Anna Romero had to quit her part-time job during the coronavirus pandemic to care for her husband, Ivan, who has dementia.

Some Seniors Face Shrinking Nest Eggs As They Care For Loved Ones During Pandemic

Many senior citizens entered their golden years with more debt than previous generations, and now they're struggling financially as they try to provide care for an ailing relative during the pandemic.

Michael Aredes teaches a Zumba class outside Prospect Park in Brooklyn. About 10 women bundled up to join the socially distant exercise class on a recent Saturday.

New Yorkers Lunge, Twist And Zumba Their Way Through The Pandemic Together

The pandemic has left many Americans craving safe social interaction. For one group of New Yorkers, outdoor Zumba classes bring a little joy.

Antibody Drugs For COVID-19 Are A Cumbersome Tool Against Surges

Drugs that can help keep COVID-19 patients out of the hospital are playing only a small role in Michigan, where the pandemic is accelerating. Logistical challenges are to blame.

Anchorage, Alaska resident Hans Dow built his own sawmill and began milling his own boards after lumber prices skyrocketed over the last year.

As Lumber Prices Climb, DIYers Cut Out The Middle Man And Mill Their Own

The price of lumber has more than doubled during the pandemic. Now people are turning to extreme DIY for building projects. Instead of buying boards, they're buying their own sawmills.

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