Sarah Childress

Former Series Senior Editor

Map: Syria's Shifting Battle Lines
Since the uprising began nearly three years ago, the war has become increasingly diffuse. This map shows the most up-to-date regions of control.
February 11, 2014
More Politicians Accused of Illegal Collusion with Dark-Money Group
WTP may have illegally colluded with at least nine candidates in 2010, Montana’s political practices commissioner says, in the latest revelations about the dark-money group's activities.
January 28, 2014
Inside Kim Jong-un's Military Shake-Up
What happened to top North Korean officials before and after a leadership purge.
January 16, 2014
EPA: "Alaska Gold" Mine a Threat to Salmon Fisheries
The EPA's final assessment is the latest setback for the proposed Pebble Mine project, which would be one of the largest open-pit mines in the world.
January 16, 2014
Could there be a North Korean “Spring”?
Outside information is forcing the Hermit Kingdom to open up. What will happen next?
January 14, 2014
What was Kim Jong-un Like as a Boy?
Rare interviews with those who knew the young leader before he came to power.
January 14, 2014
Five Ways North Koreans Are Defying the Regime
Some resist from outside, and others from within. They say it’s worth the risk.
January 13, 2014
Did Steven Cohen Fail to Supervise His Employees?
It's the question at the heart of a Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit against the billionaire and founder of hedge fund SAC Capital. Cohen says he's not to blame. Read his attorneys' full response.
January 7, 2014
Four Guantanamo Detainees Sent Home in Recent Weeks
Six years after President Obama promised to shutter the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, his administration has picked up the pace on repatriating detainees. The only problem: not all of the prisoners want to go home.
December 18, 2013
Remembering Newtown
In the past year, the Sandy Hook families and others — some friends, many strangers — established memorials, charities and other tributes to honor their loved ones.
December 13, 2013
Dental-Care Credit Card to Pay for Deceptive Practices
CareCredit, a major lender, was slammed for misleading customers about high-interest rates.
December 12, 2013
How the Gun-Rights Lobby Won After Newtown
In the wake of Sandy Hook, the gun-rights lobby outspent, out-organized and out-maneuvered gun-control advocates at both the state and federal level.
December 10, 2013