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Coming in October on FRONTLINE
We’ll investigate the rise of ISIS, the growing crisis of antibiotic resistance, and a controversial Texas execution.
September 26, 2014
Former Vatican Ambassador To Be Tried for Child Sexual Abuse
The move marks the first time the Vatican has pursued criminal charges against a church official.
September 24, 2014
Nigeria to Launch "Intensive Investigation" into Alleged Abuses
Nigeria’s top official in the U.S., Ade Adefuye, said the abuses documented by FRONTLINE were "deeply disturbing" and would be investigated.
September 19, 2014
The NFL's Concussion Problem Still Has Not Gone Away
If data from the past two years is any guide, more than 150 NFL players will suffer a concussion this NFL season.
September 19, 2014
White House Releases Plan to Fight Antibiotic Resistance
Last year, the CDC estimated that 23,000 people die annually in the U.S. and more than 2 million are sickened by resistant infections.
September 19, 2014
Ebola Educators Reported Killed in Guinea
The deaths highlight one more tragedy of the Ebola epidemic: Some people are more afraid of doctors and educators than the disease.
September 18, 2014
Congress Votes to Arm Syrian Rebels Against ISIS
But this isn't the first time: Earlier this year, FRONTLINE went inside with a Syrian rebel group who said they were already receiving secret training from the U.S.
September 18, 2014
Obama on Ebola: Without Help, Families Are "Waiting to Die" (Video)
President Obama outlined a response about an epidemic expected to grow exponentially.
September 16, 2014
Number of U.S. Air Strikes in Iraq Already Exceeds Those in Yemen, Somalia
The president pointed to the U.S. air campaigns in Yemen and Somalia as successful implementations of his planned strategy against ISIS.
September 11, 2014
What Happens When U.S.-Backed Regimes Are Accused of Abuse
U.S. law prohibits funding units who have been "credibly" accused of atrocities. But in practice the law is unevenly applied.
September 9, 2014
"Innocent People Bear the Brunt" of Nigeria's Fight with Boko Haram
Nigerian civil-rights activist Shehu Sani on the rise of Boko Haram, and why the homegrown terrorist group is so difficult to defeat.
September 9, 2014
Uncovering Atrocities Committed By Nigerian Security Forces
Reporter Evan Williams on how his investigation into atrocities committed by Boko Haram took an unexpected turn.
September 9, 2014