A new law in Mexico bans holding dolphins in captivity. Find out why, and whether other countries will follow suit.

Signs of a potential end to the government shutdown are intensifying with behind-the-scenes talks. This comes as the federal closure, now in its 35th day, is on track to become ...

Mushlin, who chaired the subcommittee that developed the proposal, said the goal is to ensure that judges better understand the realities of life behind bars and the consequences of their decisions ...