Nation Mar 18 Investigation uncovers sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez There are revelations and allegations of sexual abuse and rape of women and minors by the late Cesar Chavez. An investigation by The New York Times included the accounts of two women who allege Chavez abused them during his time…
Nation Mar 13 Michigan synagogue attack highlights rise in antisemitic violence Investigators in suburban Detroit are searching for a motive behind Thursday's attack on a synagogue and school. The FBI called it “a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community," and it has touched off a wider conversation around antisemitism…
Nation Mar 11 Can tapping into oil reserves help stabilize prices? The decision by the International Energy Agency to tap into oil reserves is historic in its size and scope. The 400 million barrel release dwarfs the number released after Russia invaded Ukraine. But there are many questions about whether this…
World Mar 02 As Iran expands retaliatory attacks, U.S. urges Americans to leave Middle East The third day of the American and Israeli war against Iran was marked again by punishing airstrikes across the Islamic Republic. In return, Iran continued to widen the war, sending volleys of missiles and rockets across the region, targeting most…
Nation Feb 20 EPA rollbacks on pollution limits could drive up health care costs, advocates warn The Environmental Protection Agency is moving to scale back limits on toxic emissions from coal-burning power plants, clearing the way for them to emit more hazardous pollutants, such as mercury. Advocates are warning that rolling back limits could harm human…
Nation Feb 18 Massive sewage spill in Potomac River becomes a political flashpoint A sewage spill along the Potomac River, and the struggle to contain it, are raising alarms. A major sewer line collapsed last month, sending hundreds of millions of gallons of waste into the water before it could be diverted to…
Arts Feb 16 Remembering Robert Duvall and his storied career One of Hollywood’s most memorable legends, Robert Duvall, has died. The Academy Award winner enjoyed a long and storied career, carving out a lane as both an unorthodox leading man and a supporting player in some of the greatest films…
Economy Feb 11 Revised economic numbers inject uncertainty into jobs market The U.S. economy opened 2026 on better footing, with the latest jobs report showing employers added 130,000 jobs in January. But the data also had revised figures that paint an even weaker picture of last year’s performance. It comes as…
Nation Feb 09 Reporter details life for children and families detained in Texas migrant facility Since it reopened in March 2025, the ICE family detention center in Dilley, Texas, has held around 3,500 people, with more than half of them being children. As reports of contaminated food and the spread of measles have made national…
Nation Feb 04 Immigration agents' surveillance tools and tactics raise questions about civil liberties Federal immigration enforcement officials are using a growing arsenal of surveillance tools to track immigrants and protesters, including facial detection apps and databases, cellphone trackers and drones. William Brangham speaks with 404 Media investigative journalist Joseph Cox for more on…