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Nation Jan 12

Ex-prosecutor on DOJ's Powell probe and Trump's targeting of opponents

To dive into some of the legal questions behind the Justice Department's investigation into the Federal Reserve and Jerome Powell, and similar moves by President Trump, Geoff Bennett spoke with Mary McCord. She's the executive director of the Institute for…

Health Jan 05

What the overhaul of U.S. vaccine guidance means for public health

In a major departure from past practice, the CDC is scaling back the number of recommended vaccines for children. The new schedule recommends that flu and COVID vaccines only be given after consulting with a healthcare provider and narrows recommendations…

Health Jan 02

Why the flu season is so bad and how you can protect yourself

We are entering peak flu season, and a new variant known as subclade k is spreading quickly across the country, driving a sharp rise in illness and hospitalizations. Public health officials say this current wave may last for weeks to…

Nation Jan 01

Player pay and transfer portal put college sports in new territory

New Year’s Day has long been synonymous with college football bowl games, but it’s also a key week for the future of those teams. Starting Friday, the window opens for players to transfer, part of what some have called a…

Nation Dec 26

Imran Ahmed on Trump's threat to deport him over 'censorship' for countering online hate

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from detaining or deporting Imran Ahmed. He’s a British-born researcher who focuses on countering online hate and misinformation, but the Trump administration accuses him of trying to censor viewpoints he doesn’t…

Arts Dec 22

Proposed Warner Bros. sale prompts concerns among Hollywood's creative community

Paramount is engaged in a battle to buy Warner Bros., but Netflix's proposed $83 billion offer is still considered the favorite, for now. Talk of this deal has triggered widespread fears in Hollywood about what this could mean for the…

Nation Dec 17

Son of Louisville mayor reflects on past trauma after Brown University shooting

Five days after a shooting at Brown University left two students dead and nine others injured, authorities have not identified a suspect. For one family, this shooting was a harrowing reminder of another traumatic incident, the attempted assassination of Louisville…

Nation Dec 16

Why investigators are struggling to find the Brown University gunman

Authorities are still searching for answers and for the gunman in the shooting at Brown University. Two students were killed and nine others were injured. To discuss the investigation, Amna Nawaz spoke with Juliette Kayyem, professor at the Harvard Kennedy…

Arts Dec 11

A look at some of the best video games of 2025

The video game industry is getting ready to celebrate its top achievements at the annual Game Awards, an awards show dedicated to honoring the very best in game design, storytelling, music and more in gaming. The show draws millions of…

Arts Dec 11

6 best video games of 2025, according to this expert

It’s been a big year for video games, from couch co-ops to grand, story-driven blockbusters.

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