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Science Jul 20

Test results create more confusion around cyclosporiasis outbreak

Federal officials are still trying to determine the source of a multistate outbreak linked to lettuce. There may be more than 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis nationwide. The FDA said that a lettuce sample from Taylor Farms that was initially reported…

Arts Jul 17

Why the ancient story of 'The Odyssey' still resonates today

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" is shaping up to be one of the biggest movies of the year. The highly anticipated film is already breaking ticket-sales records. Jeffrey Brown takes a look at what's driving the excitement and why a story…

Nation Jul 13

Nolan Wells' family presses for transparent investigation into his death

Family members are pressing for answers about the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells. He disappeared during a Fourth of July trip with three high school friends to an island off Mississippi's Gulf Coast. Wells, who is Black, was the only…

Arts Jul 10

'The Pitt' actress Brittany Allen on betting on herself and earning an Emmy nomination

For working actors, even a standout role on a hit show doesn’t guarantee recognition. After HBO chose not to submit Brittany Allen for Emmy consideration for her guest role on “The Pitt,” she took matters into her own hands by…

Nation Jul 08

ICE agent kills Mexican immigrant in Houston in latest deadly enforcement encounter

Family members and local officials are calling for a full investigation into the shooting death of a man killed by ICE agents in Houston. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot Tuesday as agents tried to arrest him. Federal officials say he…

Nation Jul 03

One year since deadly flood at Camp Mystic, parents push for better safety standards

This weekend marks one year since catastrophic floods at Camp Mystic killed 28 people, most of them young girls. In their final report, state investigators said the camp failed to respond adequately to storm warnings. Today, many parents are still…

Politics Jun 30

Supreme Court transforms campaign finance rules, lifting limits on party spending

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority transformed campaign finance laws, lifting limits on how much political parties can spend on advertising and other expenses in coordination with candidates. Amna Nawaz discussed the decision with Rick Hasen, a professor of law and…

Nation Jun 26

Heated games and rough foul against Caitlin Clark spark controversy in WNBA

Heated games and rough plays sparked a new controversy in the WNBA around its superstar Caitlin Clark. The Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas pressed her fist into Clark’s neck during a game. The league retroactively gave Thomas a flagrant foul and…

Science Jun 25

Nonprofit aims to help displaced workers as businesses adopt artificial intelligence

As businesses adopt artificial intelligence, fears of a wave of job displacement continue to grow. A new nonprofit called RAISE US aims to bring together states, major businesses and AI firms to prepare workers, companies and local economies for what’s…

World Jun 18

How Americans are welcoming World Cup fans from across the globe

Most headlines from the first week of World Cup matches have been from the games themselves. But off the field, American host cities and the way they’ve embraced teams from around the globe have sparked their own memorable moments. Amna…

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