He's got an emblazoned belt and cowboy boots in lieu of a cape, but El Peso Hero is a guardian of our times. Creator and comic artist Héctor González Rodríguez created this superhero, who protects the powerless on the US-Mexico border.

When the group debuted in the mid-2000s, AKB48 was more easily dismissed as a novelty act. But in recent years, the group has expanded into a bona fide musical empire — one that has spread across Asia.

Days away from voting booths opening for India's national elections, fake news has become pervasive and deadly. Whatsapp is trying to combat this with their Checkpoint Tipline.

The bestselling author of "The Yacoubian Building" has faced bans, backlash and now, a lawsuit in his homeland of Egypt.

We asked The World's women readers and listeners what they think about when they travel alone. They told us — and shared some incredible photos from their adventures.

Perhaps 20 percent of motorcyclists in the United States are now women, according to a recent study from the Motorcycle Industry Council. But riding is still largely considered a hobby for men. It’s hard for women to break in.

What was a completely segregated art slowly — and somewhat secretly — began to integrate in the halls of the Turkish Embassy.

Leaving the end of the third season with a twist, Netflix recently announced they would not be renewing "One Day at a Time" for a fourth season, prompting swift backlash from fans and a social media push to #SaveODAAT.

The story of the woman who designed one of Hollywood’s classic monsters — but didn’t get credit for it.

Helen Phillips remembers her most devastating reading experience.