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Crews are working on removing the derailed train cars.

Fourth train derailment occurs near Dunsmuir at Cantara Loop

A Union Pacific Railroad train derailed Tuesday near Dunsmuir, CA at the location of several previous accidents.

Weeks after her miscarriage was confirmed, Christina Zielke started bleeding heavily while on a trip out of town. At an ER in Ohio, she was given tests but no treatment, and discharged soon after, still bleeding. She says she was told the hospital needed proof there was no fetal development.

Her miscarriage left her bleeding profusely. An Ohio ER sent her home to wait

State law at the time prohibited abortion after around 6 weeks. Legal experts say this kind of law leaves doctors uncertain of what's legal and can put patients in dangerous situations.

On Red Cup Day, thousands of Starbucks workers go on strike

Hardcore Starbucks fans eagerly await the day the coffee company gives out limited-edition holiday cups. The union organizing Starbucks workers hope those same customers will help support their cause.

A view of the glaciers and mountains from the Gerlache Strait on the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula in February 2022.

See the ties that bind Antarctica and Louisiana through one photographer's lens

WAMU Visuals Editor Tyrone Turner pairs images to capture the connection he felt to his birthplace — the coastal regions of southeastern Louisiana — while visiting the western coast of Antarctica.

Argentinian forward Diego Maradona scored the "Goal of the Century" in a 1986 World Cup quarterfinal match against England in Mexico City. Maradona is seen here moving past English defender Terry Butcher (left) on his way to the goal and a 2-1 victory.

The World Cup is almost here. Get your head in the game with these 5 books

The beautiful game has inspired some beautiful writing: Two experts share their lists of essential reading as the 2022 World Cup prepares to kick off in Qatar.

Zania Muhammed comforts her malnourished son, Mazzam Brahim, in the emergency section for critical care patients at a hospital in N'djamena, Chad. The war in Ukraine has caused food prices to skyrocket, leaving many without enough to eat.

Even remote corners of Africa are feeling the costly impacts of war in Ukraine

In Chad, one of the continent's poorest countries, rising food and fuel prices — and drought — have left many hungry and unable to afford the limited food that is for sale.

Dave Chappelle delivers his monologue on <em>Saturday Night Live</em> last week.

I critiqued Dave Chappelle and his fans questioned my Blackness

After my commentary about Dave Chappelle's turn on Saturday Night Live, a flood of hateful and personal invective erupted. But what do they think the job of a critic is?

When he was younger, climate change felt like an abstract concept to Gabriel Nagel. Then a wildfire burned near his home.

Coping with climate change: Advice for kids — from kids

Climate anxiety is on the rise in younger generations, as they face inheriting a hotter planet. Here's their advice on how to cope with those feelings.

Many hospitals are now partnering with financing companies to offer payment plans when patients and their families can't afford their bills. The catch: the plans can come with interest that significantly increases a patient's debt.

How banks and hospitals are cashing in when patients can't pay for health care

Some credit cards advertised by hospitals lure in patients with rosy promises of convenient, low-interest payments on big bills. But interest rates soar if you can't quickly pay off the loan.

Peggy Jones-Foxx, president of the Wichita Black Nurses Association, teaches prenatal education classes as part of a new initiative to reduce Black infant mortality.

Too many Black babies are dying. Birth workers in Kansas fight to keep them alive

Nationally, infant mortality declined to a record low in 2020. But a 58% rise in Black infant mortality in Kansas sent birth experts searching for answers and solutions.

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