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Nation Feb 03

'No excuse' for immigration agents' excess use of force, says former DHS head Napolitano

In a forum on federal agents’ use of force in Trump’s immigration crackdown, Democratic lawmakers heard from Americans who have been directly affected. No officials from the Department of Homeland Security appeared at Tuesday’s forum on Capitol Hill. Amna Nawaz…

Nation Jan 22

Jury acquits Uvalde officer of failing to act during school shooting

Former school police officer Adrian Gonzales was acquitted on charges that he failed to act against the gunman during crucial early moments of the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Amna Nawaz discussed the trial and how the…

Health Jan 15

Black midwife's death highlights racial gap in maternal mortality

The death of a Black midwife following complications from giving birth has renewed difficult questions surrounding inequities in Black maternal health care. Black women are still three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women. Stephanie…

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…

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