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Politics Apr 21

Fed nominee Warsh questioned on independence from Trump and personal wealth

President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, was on Capitol Hill facing a slew of lawmaker questions on his monetary policy and independence from Trump. But the president’s pressure campaign against Jerome Powell threatens to freeze Warsh’s…

Nation Apr 20

Killing of 8 children in Louisiana renews focus on domestic violence involving guns

Another deadly shooting has torn apart another American community. In Shreveport, Louisiana, a man shot and killed eight children and left two other adults gravely wounded. The killer was reportedly the father of seven of the eight children he shot.

Arts Apr 17

Ex-Kennedy Center staffer alleges chaos and cronyism under Trump leadership

Unless courts intervene, the Kennedy Center will shut down this July for two years, as part of a roughly $250 million renovation. In the lead-up, there’s been a wave of layoffs and a controversial rebranding by President Trump’s allies. Josef…

Politics Apr 15

Pope Leo's critiques of Trump policies hold more weight as a fellow American, priest says

The battle between the president and the pope continues to play out. Pope Leo has not backed down from his criticisms of the war in Iran, but he is taking a different approach during his visit to Africa. Some allies…

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…

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