The nation is littered with sites where industrial chemicals and hazardous waste were once used and then discarded. In some of those places, local residents are

AUGUSTA, Maine (TND) — There are new developments when it comes to toxic "forever chemicals" in the environment. Wildlife has now tested positive for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, better-known asPFAS, revealing just how widespread the contamination may be, and it's raising new concerns about the potential impact on people. PFAS are chemicals that are resistant to heat, oil, stains, grease and water. Caption: SBG

BEAUFORT, S. C. (TND) —Deadly police encounters have seized national headlines and ignited a fierce debate about the use of force by law enforcement. But there’s a new tool designed to help officers de-escalate situations without hurting anyone or putting themselves in danger. It functions like a new-age lasso and it could be a lifesaver. Caption: SBG. Anthony Gagliani still has nightmares about the police encounter that led to the death of his 34-year-old son.

WASHINGTON (TND) — Why did Mark Moyar, a leading military historian, get his security clearance revoked after writing an acclaimed book about America’s most elite warriors? James Rosen has the story:

PENSACOLA, Fla. (SBG) —Dogs have an amazing sense of smell. They are used in law enforcement, fire investigations, and natural disasters to detect drugs, explosives, and human remains. Now, these sensitive noses are being used to combat child sex crimes. Caption: SBG This fall, during a training session in Florida, Inside Your World Investigates got to meet Chewie, one of the country's most highly trained dogs. He works on the front lines in the fight to track down child sex predators.

DAYTON, Ohio (SBG) — This Veterans' Day, Inside Your World Investigates explored the mystery of thousands of relics of this nation's military past that are currently missing. Many of the artifacts were sold, given, or loaned by the Army and Navy to communities across the nation for public display, and now, no one knows where they are. Caption: SBG. Military artifacts are scattered across the country, in front of government buildings, in local parks, and at veterans' organizations.

BALTIMORE (SBG) — Sex trafficking raids and busts often capture the headlines. But what happens to the people who survive those crimes, and often have nowhere to go? Inside Your World Investigates discovered a shortage in specialized care and shelter for survivors. Caption: ANDREA NEJMAN and MARK HYMAN. We met a young woman who wants to be called “Gabby. ” Today, she drives a truck for a living, waking up early six days for her job. It’s one she’s proud to have.

TAMPA, Fla. (SBG) — Twenty years after the 9/11 terror attacks shook our nation to the core, America is facing new uncertainty. Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, and troops exited our longest war. Now, hundreds of thousands of U. S. service members are trying to find purpose in the war they fought. One Special Forces veteran found solace in storytelling, and his play is helping families cope. Caption: Mark Hyman, John Stansfield, Andrea Nejman.