Payton Guion
Contributor
China Considers Dropping the Death Penalty for Nine Crimes
Crimes like weapons smuggling, forcing prostitution, and fraud would no longer be punishable by death in China, under proposals being debated this week.
Some US Victims of Forced Sterilization Are About to Be Compensated — But Most Aren't
US states sterilized more than 60,000 people in the 20th Century, but only North Carolina has passed legislation to compensate victims.
American Freelance Journalist Ashoka Mukpo Declared Ebola-Free
Mukpo got sick in Liberia and was treated at a Nebraska hospital, where he has recovered from the disease.
Video Shows Iranians Protesting Against Recent Acid Attacks on Women
Hundreds gathered in Isfahan, a popular tourist destination south of Tehran, to protest after acid attacks killed one woman and hospitalized several others.
Unable to Get Dollars, Venezuelans Turn to Bitcoins
Restrictions in Venezuela have made foreign currency difficult to come by for its citizens, and have led to the country's first bitcoin exchange.
Families in Liberia Are Paying Bribes for False Certificates Over Ebola Deaths
Relatives of Ebola victims are reportedly bribing corpse collectors in order to hold traditional funerals, which risk spreading of the disease.
Oklahoma Shows Off its New Execution Chamber, Just in Time For World Anti-Death Penalty Day
Oklahoma corrections department had bad timing in revealing its new execution room hours before today's World Day Against the Death Penalty.
Graphic Videos Show Aftermath of Deadly Bombing in Yemen's Capital of Sanaa
Suicide bombings in Sanaa and the port city of Mukalla on Thursday left at least 63 people dead, signaling renewed violence between Houthi rebels and Sunni extremists.
New York Court to Decide if Chimps Are People Too
The case that started today centers around Tommy the chimpanzee, a 26-year-old New York primate who may be living in a cage against his will.
Colorado Supreme Court to Decide Whether Companies Can Fire Employees for Smoking Pot
The ruling could set a precedent that influences how courts in other states handle cases where workers are fired for using marijuana.