2 days agoFlash floods kill more than 300 people in northern Afghanistan after heavy rains, UN saysThe U.N. food agency says more than 300 Afghans have died in flash floods that also destroyed more than 1,000 houses in the northern province of Baghlan.
Taliban free Afghan activist arrested 7 months ago after campaigning for girlsโ educationA nonprofit organization in Afghanistan says the Taliban have freed an activist who campaigned for the education of girls.
Maine Senate joins House in supporting greater access to abortionsThe Maine Senate has joined the House in voting to expand abortion access.
Advocates make push for Montreal-to-Boston passenger railRail advocates are dusting off a proposal for passenger train service between Montreal and Boston, riding on a renewed interest in train travel.