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Rwanda is commemorating the 20-year anniversary of the genocide. Since that time, more women have entered politics to help with the recovery.

Since Genocide, Rwanda's Women Have Helped Lead The Recovery

Women made up 70 percent of Rwanda's population after the genocide in 1994. They joined politics in unprecedented numbers, helping to form a more equitable society. Still, there's much more to do.

An artist's illustration shows lung cancer cells lurking among healthy air sacs.

Simple Blood Test To Spot Early Lung Cancer Getting Closer

Several scientific teams are developing sensitive tests for tumor DNA that, when perfected, could be used to diagnose cancer earlier, and more closely monitor the response to treatment.

In an 2012 op-ed published in Amherst's student newspaper, former student Angie Epifano wrote about being sexually assaulted and the response she received from the school.

Rape On Campus: Painful Stories Cast Blame On Colleges

Angie Epifano was studying at Amherst College when she says she was raped by another student. Frustrated by the school's response, she dropped out and became an advocate for survivors.

Cast and crew on the set of HBO's <em>Silicon Valley</em> (from left): Zach Woods, Thomas Middleditch, Alec Berg, Mike Judge, T.J. Miller and Kumail Nanjiani.

What Silicon Valley's Cast Thinks About Silicon Valley Culture

The perk-laden, money-drenched world of Silicon Valley gets a send-up from Mike Judge and HBO starting Sunday night. The cast weighs in on the "real" Silicon Valley.

It's probably not a surprise, but women are more burdened by student loan debt than men are. It starts right after college, when the wage gap begins.

Student Debt Weighs Down Women More. Blame The Wage Gap

College costs the same for both genders, but women spend a higher portion of their salaries on paying off debt than men because they make less. It starts as soon as they enter the workforce.

In Book's Trial Of U.S. Justice System, Wealth Gap Is Exhibit A

Journalist Matt Taibbi investigates the differences between punishment for white-collar and blue-collar crimes in The Divide. He also questions beliefs about who is "appropriate for jail."

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