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Nation Sep 13

Colleges try to manage Gaza war protests without stifling free speech

As college students head back to campus for the new academic year, universities are rolling out new rules as they prepare for more protests over the Israel-Hamas war. In many cases, there's a wide range of new restrictions. Jeffrey Brown…

Health Sep 12

Investigation reveals how investors made millions as Steward Health Care system collapsed

The CEO of the nation’s largest private for-profit hospital chain is under fire for ignoring a subpoena to testify before the Senate. The hearing examined the financial collapse of Steward Health Care, a group created by a private equity firm…

Nation Sep 10

Video of Tyreek Hill traffic stop sparks new conversations about policing in America

The detention of Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill has sparked conversations on policing in America and the treatment of Black Americans. Body camera footage shows officers stopping Hill as he drove to his team stadium, pulling him from his car,…

Health Sep 05

Why it’s so difficult to get mpox vaccines to areas facing an outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo received its first delivery of mpox vaccines. It comes nearly a month after the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Mpox has infected an estimated 18,000 people and…

World Aug 29

Charges against Telegram CEO sparks debate over balance of free speech and responsibility

The arrest of Telegram's CEO and founder has reignited concerns about the balance of free speech and responsibility that comes with running social platforms. Telegram has more than 900 million users, making it among the most popular messaging services in…

Science Aug 26

Why NASA is turning to SpaceX to bring Boeing Starliner astronauts home

NASA's initial launch with the Boeing Starliner capsule has not worked out well. The space agency announced this weekend it has finally decided the two astronauts stuck at the International Space Station will come back on a SpaceX Dragon capsule…

Politics Aug 21

Republicans ‘exploit’ border and immigration issues, Texas Rep. Escobar says

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Nation Aug 14

NASA weighs options for bringing stranded astronauts home amid Boeing spacecraft problems

NASA and Boeing are grappling with how best to bring two U.S. astronauts back to Earth. Originally planned to last just eight days, leaks and other technical issues suffered by Boeing's Starliner spacecraft on its way to the International Space…

Politics Aug 13

How Trump’s wish for more Federal Reserve control could impact economy if he’s reelected

Former President Donald Trump says he wants a more direct role in how the Federal Reserve sets interest rates and suggested he could break with traditional policies when it comes to the Fed’s independence. Geoff Bennett discussed what Trump could…

Arts Aug 08

New details emerge on Vienna terror plots behind Taylor Swift concert cancellations

Taylor Swift’s concerts in Austria were called off after officials arrested two teenagers accused of plotting a terrorist attack. Roughly 200,000 people were scheduled to attend the sold-out Vienna shows. To discuss the threats, Amna Nawaz spoke with Juliette Kayyem,…

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