Matthew Hedges spent months in solitary confinement and without access to a lawyer, according to his wife, Daniela Tejada. Today, she says, “I’ve been brought back to life.”

The filmmaker died of cancer at his home in Rome. Bertolucci’s films — including The Conformist and The Last Emperor — enthralled and shocked the world.

Research indicates bed rest does not improve birth outcomes and can be risky for the mom. So why is it still prescribed by many doctors and midwives for about 20 percent of pregnant women in the U.S.?

Blizzard conditions are being experienced from St. Louis to Chicago and into Wisconsin. The storm caused the first blizzard warning in Kansas City since 2011 and is set to hit New England this week.

The second leg of the final of the Copa Libertadores was billed as a glorious highlight in the tournament’s history — the first ever meeting of age-old rivals Boca Juniors and River Plate.

More than 170 sea turtles were found dead in a cold spell near Cape Cod, Massachusetts, this week. One official says the number of sick and dead turtles might total 1,000 by Christmas.

Many migrants have come to seek asylum in the U.S. — but the process for approval is slow, and resources in a makeshift shelter in Tijuana are running low.

There’s a new probe nearing Mars. After Monday’s tricky landing, NASA’s InSight spacecraft is to deploy a sensitive seismometer and temperature probe to let scientists explore the planet’s interior.

A Border Patrol agent was found not-guilty of involuntary manslaughter, raising questions about when and where use of excessive force is allowed in defending the U.S. border with Mexico.

As major wildfires increase in California, some firefighters are being pushed to the point of exhaustion — and overtime costs are soaring.

It was the deadliest and most destructive in the state’s history. On Sunday, crews continued to search for remains from the blaze, which began more two weeks ago, and has killed at least 85 people.

The Trump administration is offering millions of acres of federal land for oil and gas drilling. It’s a boon for some states, but is fueling battles with environmentalists.

Dozens of disaster workers from across the country are coming to Paradise, Calif., to help search for the missing in the aftermath of a wildfire that devastated the town.

Infections with Clostridium difficile can be difficult to treat and life-threatening. Once a problem seen mainly in health care facilities, the infections are now occurring often in the community.

In New Delhi, the air has a dusty, burnt taste, says NPR’s Furkan Latif Khan. And sometimes the air is so bad she wears a face mask.

Erick Castro’s Instagram account is spreading the gospel of an affordable plant-based diet, especially to lower-income residents of New York. Now, he’s got a vegan restaurant, too.

The agreement will head to British Parliament for an approval vote in December, which could determine whether the plan remains intact before Britain actually exits the European Union.

Poor ballot design can confuse voters and slow down election results. What makes a well-designed ballot and why are they so hard to come by?

It’s not the first time that the administration has asked the Supreme Court to intercede in the appeals process.

The lawsuit alleges that funds raised for the president’s charitable foundation were improperly used to support the 2016 presidential campaign.

It would allow the U.K. a 21-month transition period before breaking off from the EU. EU President Donald Tusk recommended “that we approve on Sunday,” even though “no one has reasons to be happy.”

Park came to the U.S. with his family when he was 7 years old. He’s a senior at Harvard working toward a degree in molecular and cellular biology with a minor in ethnicity, migration and rights.

Europe is experiencing a record outbreak of measles, a disease that has been vaccine-preventable since 1963. And in the EU, Romania is ground zero.

Farmworkers workers in Ventura County toiled through the wildfires despite the risks. NPR’s Scott Simon talks to Juvenal Solano, a former farmworker and community organizer, about why workers stayed.

If farmers uproot coca plants, whose leaves are used to make cocaine, the government has promised money, seeds and technology to help raise everything from peppercorns to pigs.

A U.S.-funded conservation project is shoring up the brick walls of the ancient city. The hope is that Babylon will qualify for UNESCO World Heritage status.

Dozens of workers have reportedly developed cancer and other afflictions at the world’s largest chipmaker. The company stopped short of saying it directly caused the illnesses.

Shoppers on Black Friday spoke of enjoying the “vibe” of the mall, despite online retail making increasing strides into the holiday market.

With storms in the forecast, crews were warned about potential mud and debris slides along incinerated hillsides. Officials Friday said the search for missing residents should be completed by Tuesday.

Oil prices dropped below $60 a barrel on Black Friday, the lowest price in a year. While President Trump credits Saudi Arabia for what he says amounts to a “tax cut,” the reality is more complicated.

In February, the city will ban advertising for food and drinks high in salt, sugar and fat in all of London’s public transportation network. It is part of a plan to curtail rising childhood obesity.

According to the government’s most comprehensive assessment to date, climate change has already damaged American infrastructure and cost both money and lives.

Washington State Patrol said “40-45 plus” people were transported to hospitals but that none of the injuries were serious. They were traveling to perform in Friday’s Apple Cup in Eastern Washington.

A Florida state commission has issued a draft report into the school shooting in Parkland earlier this year. Its suggested policy changes may be considered by schools across the country.