T.J. Raphael

A new photography exhibit in London shows how artists' pencils reflect their personalities. Photos of pencils from Stephen Fry, Dave Eggers and others are featured. 

The Colorado River is a vital source of water for an estimated 36 million people. But drought, overuse, and miscalculations are putting it at risk. 

This week, a pipeline ruptured and spilled 21,000 gallons of oil along the Santa Barbara coast. Longtime residents remember a previous spill that galvanized the environmental movement.

Patients looking for a cure for disease or a quick-fix for cosmetic issues are frequently turning to the procedures offered at stem cell clinics cropping up across the country.

Some 97 million people in India do not have access to clean water, and a majority of the sewages from cities flow into major waterways like the Ganges River.

After an astronomer said many scientists were just "boys with toys," women in STEM took to Twitter to show that it's not just boys who get to have all the fun.

Today, Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced that five banking giants will pay more than $5 billion in fines and plead guilty to multiple crimes. 

Texas, the biggest producer of oil and gas in the United States, has passed a law that bars local communities from banning fracking in their area.

More than 40 percent of Americans believe that working mothers are "bad for society." But a new study from Harvard finds distinct advantages for children of working mothers.

Tonight, David Letterman will take to the stage of the Late Show one last time.

Section 215 of the Patriot Act gives the federal government authority to collect American phone records in bulk. Just a few days before it expires, the Senate might finally change it.

The Iraqi city of Ramadi fell to ISIS forces this weekend. Now Shiite militias are preparing for a counterattack. 

Last month, 24-year-old Ukrainian guitarist Marko Topchii made his American debut at Carnegie Hall after playing for nearly his entire life in Ukraine.

Thousands of Rohingyas, a Muslim ethnic group from Myanmar, are stranded adrift in the Bay of Bengal, and the situation is quickly turning in to an emergency.

The U.S. government shells out millions to people that have information on suspected terrorists. Are bounties for information effective, or are they a huge waste of taxpayer money?

In Waco, Texas, 9 people are dead and 170 have been arrested after a biker gang shootout. Is the Hollywood portrayal of outlaw biker gangs more accurate than we thought?

Carl Boenish is credited with inventing the extreme sport of BASE jumping. His widow talks to The Takeaway about her husband, and the new movie that tells his story, "Sunshine Superman."

What happens when politicians use fears of violence and tragedy for political gain? We found out in 1988 when infamous criminal Willie Horton was featured in a campaign ad.

There's a lot you may not know about lying. Including the fact that you may be lying to yourself right now. 

A shootout among rival motorcycle gangs in Waco, Texas left nearly nine people dead and 18 others wounded on Sunday.