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Arriving at a hospital seven hours' drive from his remote village in the mountains, former gold miner He Quangui is finally put in a ward. The doctors are puncturing his chest cavity with a needle to remove air that had escaped from his damaged lungs. In pain, He Quangui tries to clasp the drip pulley hanging from the ceiling; his brother-in-law Mi Shiliang is at a loss for how to comfort him.

What It's Like To Take Photos Of A Dying Man

Like millions of Chinese gold miners, He Quangui was stricken with the lung disease silicosis. At first he didn't want his story to be told, but over time he came to trust the photographer.

Oregon Community Grapples With Aftermath Of College Shooting

The community of Roseburg, Ore., struggles to come to terms with the mass shooting that killed nine last week, and police continue to investigate what motivated the shooter.

Residents walk through floodwaters in the historic district of Charleston, S.C., as Hurricane Joaquin brings heavy rain, flooding and strong winds as it passes offshore Saturday. Flood warnings and watches were posted in several eastern states where more heavy rainfall was forecast.

S.C. Gov.: Flooding At 1,000-Year Level; At Least 5 Dead

A powerful rainstorm continues to soak South Carolina. In the state's capital Columbia, rescue operations will continue through at least Monday.

Smoke rises from Kunduz, Afghanistan on Thursday. Government forces have reportedly retaken the city after it was seized by the Taliban on Monday.

'A Shocking Development' In The Long Struggle To Hold On To Kunduz

The U.S. and NATO have spent years in Kunduz, Afghanistan, building communities to keep insurgents out. Two who were there 12 years ago describe how it felt this week when the Taliban retook the city.

Pope's Visit Brings Focus To Tenuous Intersection Of Faith And Politics

Many Americans are reassessing Pope Francis' triumphant U.S. tour because of his meeting with Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis.

During his NFL days, Nate Jackson (81) played tight end for the Denver Broncos. He's also the author of the best-selling memoir <em>Slow Getting Up: A Story of NFL Survival from the Bottom of the Pile.</em>

Why Play Football? 2 Views On The Game, From Those Who Know It Best

Recent football-related deaths have renewed focus on the sport's risks. Ex-pro Nate Jackson and Nahshon Ellerbe, a former high school star, explain their love of the game — and how to make it safer.

Bishops and cardinals pray as Pope Francis celebrates the opening Mass of the Synod of Bishops, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Sunday.

The Synod Could Be The Defining Moment Of Francis' Papacy

Sunday is the first day of a three-week meeting of Catholic bishops to tackle questions of marriage, divorce and homosexuality — issues that go to the heart of what it means to be a Catholic.

Bishops Question How To Achieve Pope's Vision Of An Inclusive Church

Pope Francis has opened an assembly of bishops to talk about issues facing families — such as marriage, divorce and contraception. He reiterated that the Catholic church opposes same-sex marriage.

Thousands Of Migrants Stranded In Serbia After Hungary Seals Border

Now that Hungary has restricted its previously open border with Serbia, thousands of asylum-seekers find themselves stranded on the Serbian side of the frontier.

Adam Goodenough, the author's husband, demonstrates chopping for their son, Eka Gupta Goodenough, 3.

Go Ahead, Give Your Toddler A Kitchen Knife

Allowing a young child to use a knife in the kitchen may sound like a recipe for disaster. Yet researchers and educators say it can help foster independence and curiosity toward food.

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