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World Apr 08

Expert warns Middle East energy infrastructure will take months to recover

Even with this shaky ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, some warn the energy infrastructure in the Middle East will take months to recover, and prices may not drop as much as hoped. William Brangham discussed more with Jason Bordoff,…

Science Apr 02

Artemis II astronauts embark on voyage around the moon

A day after liftoff, Artemis II is now well on its way. Four astronauts are on a ten-day voyage around the moon and back, traveling deeper into space than any human has ever before. For more about what’s happening now…

Science Apr 01

Artemis II launch sends 4 astronauts on mission around the moon

For the first time in more than 50 years, the United States is sending astronauts back toward the moon. NASA launched Artemis II from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sending a crew of four astronauts on a 10-day voyage.

Health Mar 30

Rising colorectal cancer rates in younger adults prompt new awareness push

If you’re under 50, it’s likely that colorectal cancer isn’t on your radar, but it should be. Once considered an older-age disease, rates are skyrocketing among young adults. Deema Zein spoke with two people diagnosed at an early age, and…

Arts Mar 24

Trump's vision for D.C. draws design backlash and court challenges

Leading cultural and architectural preservation organizations asked a federal court to stop the Trump administration from proceeding with its Kennedy Center reconstruction project. It's the latest development in a fight over the look and architecture of the nation's capital, and…

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…

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