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Russian opposition candidate and lawyer Lyubov Sobol stands in front of police during a demonstration in Moscow on July 14. This summer's wave of opposition protests has pushed Sobol to the forefront of the Russian political scene.

'The Government Is Very Afraid': Meet Moscow's New Opposition Leader, Lyubov Sobol

Lyubov Sobol's tenacity in standing up to the authorities, combined with a savvy use of social media, has put her at the center of attention as a new protest leader.

State officials check out the Detroit Bulk Storage site.

So far water tests look good in Detroit Bulk Storage collapse, but more results pending

State water tests are coming back after a Detroit river shoreline collapsed at a polluted property that’s upstream from one of the Great Lakes Water…

What is the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund, and how does it work?

Under state law, Michigan counties may act as delinquent property tax collectors for their local units of government. They do this using what is called a…

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis listens in to a call with governors around the country, President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence on March 19.

In Unprecedented Times, Governors Have Unprecedented Power

The coronavirus is forcing governors to ask how to balance public safety with the financial welfare of their states. We spent the day with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis as the pandemic tested his mettle.

As the number of new cases dwindles in China but multiplies worldwide, the country has become more worried about importing cases. Earlier this month, travelers arriving from abroad left the Capital International Airport in Beijing.

China Temporarily Closes Its Borders To Foreign Nationals

It's not clear how long the measures, which affect foreigners holding valid visas and residence permits, will remain in place. Exemptions will be made for diplomats and plane crews.

Researchers at Colorado College visit South Hall, a mostly freshman dorm, to collect wastewater samples for coronavirus testing.

Colleges Turn To Wastewater Testing In An Effort To Flush Out The Coronavirus

Wastewater offers an ideal testing opportunity for colleges: People often poop where they live; colleges know who lives in each dorm; and testing wastewater is a cheaper way to monitor virus spread.

Former Sen. Jim Webb speaks at the National Sheriffs' Association annual conference last month in Baltimore.

5 Things You Should Know About Jim Webb

The former senator, the fifth Democrat to enter the presidential race, has a colorful background as a veteran, author, reporter and defender of the Confederacy.

Imperial County, California, is rural but has been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Deborah Birx warned that the U.S. epidemic is in a "new phase."

Birx Warns U.S. Coronavirus Epidemic Is In 'New Phase' As Cases And Deaths Climb

Dr. Deborah Birx said on Sunday that infections are widespread in both urban and rural areas. Adm. Brett Giroir said it is time to "move on" from hydroxychloroquine and focus on effective treatments.

Watch and read analysis of President Trump's speech to Congress

President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress tonight.His address came a day after he gave an outline of his budget plan for Congress, which would…

Robert Lee Johnson in his old neighborhood in Compton. Johnson remembers moving in one day in 1961. "I see moving vans, trucks and everything all down the street," he says. Johnson was 5 years old at the time, so he says he thought "it was moving day for everybody." And he noticed that all the other families moving in were were Black, too.

Black Americans And The Racist Architecture Of Homeownership

Owning a home is a part of the American dream. It's also the key to building intergenerational wealth. But Black Americans continue to face discrimination in housing, including through higher costs.

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