Oliver Lazarus

Russia's doping problem extends beyond its boundaries, and has deep roots in Cold War-era politics. 

As details surrounding the Metrojet crash continue to emerge, officials are being forced to consider whether this act of terror will force the U.S. to reshape its strategy in the region.

After all the problems with police this past year, a town in Florida is considering the question: What if we were to get rid of police entirely? 

Turkish citizens headed to the polls on Sunday, hoping to provide some clarity after a tumultuous year.  

According to Freedom House's annual Internet Freedom Report, digital civil liberties have been curtailed across the globe for the fifth year in a row.

After the Ankara bombing earlier in the month, and a shootout this week between Turkish police forces and ISIS suspects, we examine the extent of ISIS presence in Turkey. 

House Republicans begin the process of electing their new speaker today, and it's set to be Wisconsin Representative Paul Ryan. Hear how he would change the role itself.

Due to a budget impasse in the state capital, a number of Pennsylvania public schools might be forced to close in just a matter of days.

When Tipper Gore and Susan Baker pushed for parental advisory labels in the 80s, they sparked serious controversy over censorship. In the Internet age, the labels are nearly ineffectual.

A group of 130 police leaders will meet with President Obama today to discuss their plans to end the systems of mass incarceration in their respective districts. 

The New York Mets and the Chicago Cubs are facing off for a spot in the World Series. Something that's driven two reporters from WNYC and WBEZ to exchange some heated emails.

An estimated 70,000 to 100,000 Syrians are fleeing Aleppo and surrounding villages this week. One Syrian activist makes a heartfelt plea to end the violence.

A number of cases, most recently in Milwaukee, are claiming that gun sellers must be held liable for damages of guns sold illegally. 

Jason Rezaian, Tehran bureau chief for The Washington Post, was found guilty in an espionage trial in Iran over the weekend.

With the start of baseball playoffs, we examine why the heart of St. Louis belongs to the Cardinals. 

American shipbuilding laws explain why El Faro, an outdated 40-year-old ship, was still active, as the search for the 32 remaining missing crew members continue. 

Yesterday, the Taliban reclaimed their first provincial capital in Afghanistan since losing power in the 2001 U.S.-led invasion. 

House Speaker John Boehner's resignation was most felt in small Ohio towns where the speaker has his roots. 

Jim Yong Kim, president of the World Bank, talks with The Takeaway about Pope Francis and their shared goals to eradicate poverty.