Jason Breslow
Stories
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Dozens of Americans are wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, often for years
The number of "unjust detentions" fell 42% over the last two years, according to the nonprofit Foley Foundation. Despite the progress, nations like Russia continue to pose major risks for U.S. travelers.
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Stories about J.D. Vance's grandmother stole the night at the RNC. Here's who she was
Up until her death in 2005, the woman known affectionately as “Mamaw” played a pivotal role in the life of J.D. Vance. She was a Christian who loved to swear, and was fiercely protective of family.
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New York City is moving to ban phones from school. Will it work?
New York may soon be the largest district in the U.S. to ban phones from the classroom. “They’re not just a distraction, kids are fully addicted now to phones," says the city's schools chancellor.
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FBI Contacts Deborah Ramirez, Kavanaugh Accuser, As Investigation Begins
The White House has reportedly provided the FBI a list of witnesses it is allowed to speak to in its investigation into the sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
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Calls Grow To Delay Kavanaugh Vote After Accuser Goes Public
Senators from both parties called for a delay shortly after The Washington Post published a story naming the woman who says that Kavanaugh tried to sexually assault her when they were both teenagers.
