World Apr 27 How President Noboa’s ‘strong hand’ policies against violence in Ecuador are playing out Not long ago, Ecuador was a beacon of stability in a region known for political unrest and drug trafficking. But now, it’s become one of Latin America’s most violent countries amid a rise in organized crime. Many Ecuadorians are looking…
World Apr 26 Israelis mark Passover amid conflict, loss and trauma This week, Jews around the world are observing Passover, the festival of liberation that marks the historic exodus from ancient Egypt. But this year, joy is tempered with loss and trauma. More than 160,000 Israelis will mark the holiday while…
World Apr 22 More than 200 bodies found in mass grave at Nasser Hospital in Gaza Many Palestinians have returned to Khan Younis to search for their dead after Israeli forces withdrew from the city. For more than a week now, they’ve unearthed graves where hundreds of bodies were buried. Ali Rogin reports.
World Apr 20 As journalist deaths climb in Israel-Hamas war, what can be done to protect them The Israel-Hamas war is inflicting a devastating toll on civilians. The Committee to Protect Journalists says it’s also the deadliest conflict for reporters, photographers and camera operators since the group began tracking casualties in 1992. Ali Rogin speaks with CPJ…
World Apr 14 Israel weighs its response to Iran’s attack as world leaders rush to contain conflict World leaders are scrambling to keep conflict in the Middle East from spiraling out of control a day after Iran carried out its first-ever direct assault on Israel with drones and missiles. Nick Schifrin reports on the attack and John…
World Apr 14 Extreme drought plunges millions in southern Africa into hunger crisis A devastating drought induced by El Nino has scorched crops and left millions hungry in southern Africa. As aid groups face budget cuts and broaden their operations to other conflicts, the region’s crisis is expected to worsen. Ali Rogin speaks…
Nation Apr 07 What’s behind an effort to preserve mid-century modern architecture in Phoenix Some people see older buildings as revered artifacts that have stood the test of time, but others see them as occupying sites that could be used for new development. That tension is currently playing out in Phoenix, Arizona, a city…
World Apr 06 Food waste is a global problem. Here are major drivers and what can be done about it More than 2 billion people, about a third of the world’s population, face food insecurity. At the same time, a recent UN report estimated that more than 1 billion metric tons of food went to waste in 2022, enough to…
Health Mar 30 As America’s population ages, women shoulder the burden as primary caregivers Currently, 1 in 6 Americans is older than 65, a number that’s projected to rise to 1 in 4 by 2050. As older Americans’ needs for medical care and other support grow, women bear the biggest part of the burden…
Science Mar 17 The life and achievements of chemist Stephanie Kwolek, inventor of Kevlar Kevlar is a fiber that’s stronger than steel, and it’s revolutionized everything from military and police body armor to sports equipment. For our “Hidden Histories” series this Women’s History Month, we learn about Stephanie Kwolek, the pioneering researcher who invented…