Nation Dec 31

There is no question that we live in historic, unusual times, and 2023 added to the list of unprecedented events. We look back at the events that defined the year.

Health Dec 16

A coroner’s finding that actor Matthew Perry died from “acute effects” of ketamine is drawing new attention to the drug, a powerful anesthetic intended for use during surgery that has also become a popular treatment for chronic pain and mental…

Nation Nov 25

In 1929, Charles Curtis, an enrolled member of the Kaw Nation, became Herbert Hoover's vice president. John Yang speaks with biographer Deb Goodrich and tribal attorney Ken Bellmard about the story of America’s first and only Native American vice president.

Nation Oct 29

For generations of children across America, going trick-or-treating on Halloween has meant more than just collecting candy for themselves — it's also meant collecting coins for children in crisis around the world. Ali Rogin reports on how Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF…

Arts Oct 15

On this last weekend of Hispanic Heritage Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we hear the story of Lady Pink, a graffiti artist who has helped bring the medium into the mainstream and give voice to Latina artists…

World Oct 08

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to destroy the ability of Hamas and Islamic Jihad to govern and carry out attacks, an effort he warns will be long and difficult as the death toll continues to climb on both…

World Oct 07

In an unprecedented surprise attack, the militant Hamas rulers of Gaza sent dozens of fighters into Israel by land, sea and air. Hundreds of Israelis and Palestinians are reported dead between the attack and Israel’s retaliatory airstrikes on Gaza cities.

Nation Oct 01

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates a U.S. population of 64 million that’s diverse, growing and constantly changing. But can a single term like Hispanic or Latino describe a group with such varied ancestry and geographic origin? Mark Hugo Lopez from the…

World Jul 30

The situation in Haiti seems to be progressively worsening, as gangs control half the country's territory and most of its capital. We hear from Haitians affected by the violence, and John Yang speaks with Garry Pierre-Pierre, founder and publisher of…

Nation Jul 15

The extreme heat scorching much of the country is particularly brutal for incarcerated Americans. In Texas, more than two-thirds of prisoner living areas lack air conditioning. Earlier in 2023, an effort to include funding for prison air conditioning in the…