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Politics Mar 04

Businesses hit by new tariffs U.S. slaps on Mexico, Canada and China

The White House is implementing two new policies with global consequences ahead of President's Trump's address to Congress. The Trump administration is halting military aid to Ukraine and it's imposing new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China. Roben Farzad, economic…

Arts Feb 27

Remembering the life and legendary career of actor Gene Hackman

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman is dead at the age of 95. Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on Wednesday. Authorities are still investigating the cause, but a search warrant affidavit…

Health Feb 25

West Texas measles outbreak spreads amid vaccine hesitancy in some communities

There are now more than 120 confirmed measles cases linked to an outbreak in western Texas, the largest such outbreak the state has seen in over 30 years. It's raising questions about vaccine hesitancy in some communities and the growing…

Science Feb 25

Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore on their longer than expected stay in space

For NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, the long wait to return to Earth is almost over. They went to the International Space Station last June in a Boeing Starliner spacecraft. They were supposed to return a week later,…

Nation Feb 18

Toronto plane crash and FAA layoffs add to air safety concerns

Investigators are trying to determine what caused Delta Air Lines jet to flip over during landing at Toronto's Pearson Airport. All 80 passengers survived and 21 people were injured. Air traffic controllers warned pilots of high winds just before the…

Economy Feb 13

Economist Paul Krugman on how political attitudes changed with U.S. economic shifts

We're getting a look at how the public mood and political attitudes have changed over time thanks to economic shifts and dislocation. Paul Solman sat down with Nobel-winning economist Paul Krugman to discuss polarization, globalization and the potential financial risks…

Health Feb 11

The possible long-term impact of Trump's cuts to medical research funding

The Trump administration recently announced the National Institutes of Health will make big changes in the way it funds researchers. Scientists say the move will have a huge effect on their work. We hear from medical researchers about the cuts…

Nation Jan 31

Helicopter flights heavily restricted near Washington airport after mid-air collision

Helicopter flights are restricted near Washington's Reagan National Airport as investigators search for clues into what might have caused Wednesday night's deadly midair collision between a commercial jet and an Army helicopter. John Yang reports on the latest and Geoff…

Nation Jan 30

Breaking down the moments that led up to the worst U.S. aviation disaster since 2001

The mid-air collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter near Washington has left many searching for answers. To break down the crash, Geoff Bennett spoke with aviation correspondent Miles O'Brien.

Politics Jan 29

Trump administration rescinds grant freeze memo that set off confusion and legal battles

After widespread confusion, the Trump administration walked back some of its message about a funding freeze on federal grants and loans. The White House said an Office of Management and Budget memo that outlined the pause is no longer in…

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